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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. Be prepared and ready in case it happens to you!!!!!
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How to prepare for your pets that you love
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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)
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.
Lighting Need to re-charge your batteries or other items when there is no electricity. Try a solar
charger.
Coleman 1W Power Sport Charger
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.
Coleman 7A Solar Charge Controller
Coleman 18W Solar Battery Charger
Food
Freeze dried foods are always a good choice in an emergency. Also try to have
food storage for at least three months.
Make sure you have cooking utensils to use outside of your home just in case. They are great for camping too!
Stansport Camp Cookware Set, 8-Piece
Lodge 7 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
SUPPLY LIST
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
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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
These kits make great Christmas presents or wedding presents
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
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
For a good list of items to include in a first aid kit,
see this contents
page
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