Emergency Preparedness
- 1. 72 hour kit
- Putting together a 72 hour kit for your family, so that you are prepared in case of an emergency. It is important to include a three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available; as well as medication, clothing, bedding, light, equipment, first aid, personal items, money, and personal documents. There are pre-packaged 72 hour kits you can purchase - great way to get started, and then add personal items to the kit. Keep basic 72 hour kit in each car, at work, and a more complete kit at home.
- 2. Emergency documents
- An essential step in emergency preparedness is gathering all important documents into one place. When an urgent situation happens, you can quckly grab your documents, and not be scrambling, When you seek assistance following an emergency, you will be organized, and have the information you need. Following is a list of documents you may want to including in your packet of emergency paperwork. Many can be the originals, while others can be color copies. If you have a scanner and color printer, you can scan the documents ahead of time and then print in color - or black & white. Keep the main set of documents (originals, plus copies of some) in tightly sealed freezer bag, in a fireproof box - where you can easily access it. Consider keeping a few extra copies of most items - in a safety deposit box, with a trusted relative nearby, with a trusted relative out-of-state. Keep a summary of key emergency information in your wallet, on your PDA, with your spouse.
- 3. Items for an emergency
- You never know when an emergency or disaster is going to hit your family or area. Whether it is a hurricane, snow storm, or other disaster, you will want to be prepared! Following is a list of items you may want to include. Have these items handy, ready to go - you may just need at home, or take with you - either way, have them in one place, where you can easily find them.
- 4. Preparing for Winter
- Winter is coming! No time like the present to prepare. Although the severity of winter weather conditions varies by where you live, it is still a good idea to prepare your home, car, and family for the winter season. Here are some ideas and recommendations.
- 5. Preparing your car for winter
- You count on your car to take you safely to home, work and play. Before winter arrives, make sure your car is ready for the cold weather and winter storms.
- 6. First aid kit checklist
- Every home should have a well stocked first aid kit, with extras to take on the road, in the car, camping, on the boat, ... You can purchase pre-packaged kits, or start from scratch and build your own. Either way, review the contents and add items that you are missing. Make sure to regularly check the contents for expiration dates on ointments, and replenish supplies as you get low.
