Prepare a Disaster Preparedness Kit
Prepare for at least three days. The best time to assemble a disaster supplies kit is well before you need it. Most of these items are already in your home, it is matter of assembling them before a disaster occurs.
- Water – 1 gallon per person per day. Store water in unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every 6 months
- Food – A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned foods with a manual can opener
- Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
- First Aid Kit- a first aid book and required prescription medications
- Blankets or sleeping bags- at least one per person
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of extra batteries
- Fire extinguisher – ABC type
- Credit cards and cash and change
- An extra set of car and house keys
- Extra pair of eyeglasses
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper
- A list of family physicians
- List of important family information; phone numbers
- Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members
Sanitation Supplies:
- Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps and rain ponchos.
- Large trash cans
- Bar soap and liquid detergent
- Household bleach
- Rubber gloves
Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to your family’s safety and comfort during and after a disaster. Store enough supplies for at least three days, preferably seven days.
Emergency Preaparedness Backpacks:
Emergency Preparedness Backpacks, which include many of the items listed above, can be purchased through Barton HealthCare System. Shop online at www.bartonhealth.org/shop for more information.
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