So we’ve put together a handy list of emergency supplies to have on hand in the event of a natural disaster.
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Keep a list of contact information for reference.
- Local Emergency Management Office
- County Law Enforcement
- County Public Safety Fire/Rescue
- State, County and City/Town Government
- Local Hospitals
- Local Utilities
- Local American Red Cross
- Local TV Stations
- Local Radio Stations
- Your Property Insurance Agent
Water
- Seven gallons of water per person (1/2 gallon for drinking and 2 gallon for bathing, tooth brushing, etc.).
- Store water in clean, plastic containers.
Food
- Purchase foods that require no refrigeration:
- Canned foods
- Canned juices, milk, soup
- Soft drinks, instant coffee and tea.
Your Pets
- Pet owners should have plans to care for their animals to bring them indoors if they’re usually outdoors.
- Newspapers or cat litter for your pet’s sanitary needs
- Moist canned foods in order to preserve water
Medical Needs
- First aid kit, rubbing alcohol
- Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever and antacid
- Extra prescription medication
Personal Items
- Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
- At least one change of clothing per person
- Sturdy shoes, hat and work gloves
- Blankets and pillows or sleeping bags
Additional Emergency Supplies
- Battery-operated radio
- Flashlights
- Non-electric can opener
- Extra batteries
- Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane for gas grills for outside use
- Fire extinguisher
- Portable cooler
- Plenty of absorbent towels
- Plastic trash bags
- Wind-up or battery-operated clock
- Tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, hammer and nails (for temporary roof repairs)
- Cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
- Aluminum foil, paper napkins and plates, plastic cups.
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