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Rural life has introduced our family to countless power outages, flash flooding and has made us believers in the word "snowmageddon". Based on my first aid training as an educator, we have always maintained a properly prepared first aid kit and progressed to keep an easily accessible hiker-style backpack filled with our emergency supplies. The basic items that should be included are water, food with a manual can opener, a first aid kit, clothing, flashlights and radio with batteries, tools and supplies and any other essential items. A similar, smaller emergency preparedness kit should be safely stored in your car. Remember to check your kit regularly to restock any used or expired items. The Pillowcase Project and Disney offer useful advice on helping to prepare kids to best handle emergencies.
The American Red Cross- Be Red Cross Ready Checklist
* I know what emergencies or disasters are most likely to occur in my community.
* I have a family disaster plan and have practiced it.
* I have an emergency preparedness kit.
* At least one member of my household is trained in first aid and CPR/AED.
* I have taken action to help my community prepare.
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Here is a helpful guideline featuring some of the essential items to be included in your personal emergency preparedness supplies kit.
-Water - one gallon per person per day
(evacuation- 3-day supply/shelter-in-place- 2-week supply)
-Food - non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items
-Food - non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items
(3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
-Flashlight with Extra Batteries
-Battery-Powered or Hand-Crank Radio
-First Aid Kit
-Antibacterial Gel or Wipes
-Medications (7-day supply) and Medical Items
-Multi-Purpose Tool
-Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Items
-Copies of Personal Documents (sealed in plastic bag)
-Flashlight with Extra Batteries
-Battery-Powered or Hand-Crank Radio
-First Aid Kit
-Antibacterial Gel or Wipes
-Medications (7-day supply) and Medical Items
-Multi-Purpose Tool
-Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Items
-Copies of Personal Documents (sealed in plastic bag)
(medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
-Cell Phone with Chargers
-Family and Emergency Contact Information
-Extra Cash
-Emergency Blanket
-Area Map - (evacuation details)
-Cell Phone with Chargers
-Family and Emergency Contact Information
-Extra Cash
-Emergency Blanket
-Area Map - (evacuation details)
-Medical Supplies - (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
-Baby Supplies - (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
-Baby Supplies - (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
-Games and Activities for Children
-Pet Supplies - (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
-Pet Supplies - (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
-AM/FM Radio
-Extra Set of Car/House Keys
-Manual Can Opener
-Whistle
-Surgical/Dust Masks
-Matches
-Rain Gear
-Towels
-Work Gloves
-Tools/Supplies
-Extra Clothing, Hats, and Sturdy Shoes-Extra Set of Car/House Keys
-Manual Can Opener
-Whistle
-Surgical/Dust Masks
-Matches
-Rain Gear
-Towels
-Work Gloves
-Tools/Supplies
-Plastic Sheeting
-Duct Tape
-Scissors
-Household Bleach
-Entertainment Items
-Blankets or Sleeping Bags
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