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EMERGENCY & FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

Don't be Scared - Be Prepared!

What to do?
What to have?
Communication
Essentials
Supply list
72 hour kits
First Aid kits
Helpful Items

Do you have the water you need?

Do you have food to eat?

Do you have the medications you need?

What about diapers and formula for babies?

Here are suggestions for you on what to store, how to store and where to get it.

Many things you already have at home, you just need to organize it.

We've been told not to rely on any help in a major emergency for at least 72 hours. From what we've seen in the New Orleans area, this is very true.

Be prepared and ready in case it happens to you!!!!!

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Is your family prepared if your area was hit by a major disaster like the Gulf Coast was hit by Hurricane Katrina?

WHAT TO DO
Ready America - site about emergency preparedness from Department of Homeland Security
Have a plan - find a downloadable family communication plan form on this page - you must plan ahead
If you have to evacuate - let people know where you are going - leave a note - help others leave too - know how to turn off your utilities
This may require a special wrench to turn off your gas at the meter.

How to prepare for your pets that you love

Find preparedness information by state

For specific preparation see this page on


WHAT TO HAVE

Shelter & bedding
- you may not be able to stay inside your home. Have some type of tent, blankets or sleeping bags
Clothing - jackets and extra clothing are a must
Cooking Items - a barbecue, portable stove or similar item is helpful. Also, you'll need pots or something to cook in.
Sanitation - Bathrooms will not function during a disaster. Be prepared with a portable toilet or know how to make a latrine


COMMUNICATION
Emergency Radios
Emergency Communication

Remember that phone service and particularly cell phone service will probably be out of commission in a real disaster. You need a way to communicate with your family and friends and to receive important newscasts.


ESSENTIALS

Water
- without it, you can't survive - you need a MINIMUM of 1 gallon per person per day (don't forget your pets)

Water Barrels and Storage
Water Filters, Purifiers and Storage

Small containers may be carried with you. Good for car or evacuations
Large 55 Gallon barrels are good for home. Keep these big barrels for other uses and the small ones for drinking.
You just can't have too much water.
Is your water pure? You'll need a test kit to find out.

- store water for up to 5 years without rotation!

Lighting

Emergency Lighting
Remember, you probably won't have any electricity in an emergency. Have several different types of lighting available for your family. Choose from many types - Lanterns, Strobe lights, emergency candles, all types of flashlights from shake to solar, light sticks, matches, battery-less lights and more.

Need to re-charge your batteries when there is no electricity. Try a solar battery charger.

Food

MRE's
Mountain House Freeze-Dried Food


SUPPLY LIST

Purchase a
72-hour Survival Kits here

A basic 72 hour kit may contain

Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First Aid kit Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
Moist towelettes for sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, and important family documents
Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Important family documents may be useful later - particularly insurance information, but also medical records, deeds and other legal papers

Go to this preparedness page for a comprehensive emergency kit contents list
Contents for a car emergency kit


72 hr emergency kits - keep your family safe

72 HOUR KITS

Have to leave home, office or school? Just grab your emergency kit and you're ready to go

Authorities have told us to except NO HELP for at least 72 hours in a major disaster

Take care of yourself and your family

Order a 72 hour kit today - one for each person, one for each car, one for work or school

These kits make great Christmas presents or wedding presents

Choose from several types of kits in all sizes and price ranges

Purchase a 72-hour Survival Kits here
- Made for those who are looking for a family emergency pak that covers you for just about any disaster.
Your business may be able to use one of these two kits
Executive 72-hour Kit - As seen on CNN!
Executive 72-hour Kit with Solar Upgrade
Contents of kits are listed on individual pages

Water is SOOOO important we had to mention it again!!!!

YOU MUST HAVE WATER TO SURVIVE - ORDER WATER CONTAINERS HERE
1 gallon per person per day is a MINIMUM

Water Barrels and Storage
Water Filters, Purifiers and Storage

Small containers may be carried with you. Good for car or evacuations
Large 55 Gallon barrels are good for home. Keep these big barrels for other uses and the small ones for drinking.
You just can't have too much water.

Things to think about:

1) Your 72 hr kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard.

2) Each family member should have their own 72 hr kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.

3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.

4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hr kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.

5) Personalize your 72 hr kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.

6) Inspect your kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don't forget to check your medications. Check children's clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.

7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.


FIRST AID KITS

1st Aid Kits
- The Comprehensive "PLUS" First Aid Kit is made EXCLUSIVELY for Nitro-Pak. Over 184 items included!


The EMT Medic Rescue-Pak™ is a comprehensive EMT quality trauma kit.

For a good list of items to include in a first aid kit, see this contents page


HELPFUL ITEMS

In a fire, toxic smoke and fumes can be fatal. Use one of these evacuation masks or hoods to keep the fumes from endangering your life


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