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Title: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: Carol P. on 12-Jan-11, 12:38:08 PM You can never be too prepared. :thumbsup:
From the Weather Channel http://www.weather.com/outlook/wxready/articles/id-33 Family Preparedness Plan 4:25 PM EST 2/5/2009 Help protect your family against potential weather disasters and emergency situations by compiling an emergency supply kit. The kit can be assembled over a five-month period on a weekly basis. Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months. Essentials Battery-operated radio Flashlight Extra batteries Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than anything else Water 3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container Additional water for sanitation Food Minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water. Dry cereal Canned juice Peanut butter Ready-to-eat canned meats Canned fruits Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated) Canned vegetables Quick energy snacks, graham crackers First Aid Kit Create one for your home and one for each car. Scissors Assorted sizes of safety pins Thermometer 2" sterile gauze pads (4-6) Tweezers 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6) Needle 2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls Sunscreen 3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls Cleansing agent/soap Triangular bandages (3 Latex gloves (2 pairs Petroleum jelly or other lubricant Tongue blades (2) Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes Moistened towelettes Non-Prescription Drugs Laxative Anti-diarrhea medication Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Antacid (for stomach upset) Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Syrup of ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Tools and Supplies Whistle Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water Crowbar Aluminum foil Paper, pencil Plastic sheeting Medicine dropper Compass Needles, thread Matches in a waterproof container Signal flare Pliers, screwdriver, hammer Assorted nails, wood screws Heavy cotton or hemp rope Plastic storage containers Non-electric can opener, utility knife Cash or traveler's checks, change Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron Map of the area (for locating shelters) Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires Sanitation Disinfectant Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Soap, liquid detergent Household chlorine bleach Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels Plastic bucket with tight lid Clothing and Bedding Sunglasses Hat and gloves Blankets or sleeping bags One complete change of clothing and footwear per person Rain gear Sturdy shoes or work boots Thermal underwear For Baby Formula Bottles Powdered milk Diapers Medication For Pets Food Leash, harness or carrier Records of vaccinations Non-tippable food and water containers Important Family Documents Important telephone numbers Record of bank account numbers Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) Inventory of valuable household goods Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds Record of credit card account numbers and companies Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records Family Medical Needs Insulin Prescription drugs Denture needs Extra eye glasses Contact lenses and supplies Heart and high blood pressure medication Entertainment Games and books Content was contributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: jeanne on 12-Jan-11, 02:08:00 PM Excellent, thanks, Carol!
Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: valhalla on 12-Jan-11, 02:43:48 PM Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location. Consider getting your emergancy certification, too. http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm
Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: Tokira on 12-Jan-11, 02:58:58 PM Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location. Consider getting your emergancy certification, too. http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm And/or find and join a local CERT group... http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm (http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm) Carol WV Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jan-11, 03:23:49 PM One item I LOVE & need to get a few more of...a crank charging flashlight. I got a little one from LL Bean to test & it works like a charm. A cousin of mine has a crank radio and swears by it. Might check out one of those too!
Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: valhalla on 12-Jan-11, 04:35:08 PM Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location. Consider getting your emergancy certification, too. http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm And/or find and join a local CERT group... http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm (http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm) Carol WV Gee, we are only missing Jim for EMS and we have a Tri-fecta! Seriously, this is the type of uniform certification(s) that would enable a disaster (pick your flavor) to strike Rochester and Carol and I could show our credentials and be assigned a group, walk over, open to that section, and get to work. This is a big group and we could all make a difference in an unforseen event, so think about getting on-board. Title: Re: Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA Post by: Tokira on 12-Jan-11, 08:53:39 PM One item I LOVE & need to get a few more of...a crank charging flashlight. I got a little one from LL Bean to test & it works like a charm. A cousin of mine has a crank radio and swears by it. Might check out one of those too! There are several Red Cross emergency radios available. Mine is made by Eton, and runs on AC, Batteries (rechargeable), or crank. It also has a light, a flasher, a siren, a cell phone charger, and AM/FM and seven weather bands. I paid $50 at Home Depot for it :-) Carol WV |