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EMERGENCY
& FAMILY PREPAREDNESS
Don't be Scared - Be Prepared!
| 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 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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