The document discusses creating a disaster preparedness kit. It recommends including food, water, flashlights, batteries, radio, whistle, toiletries, wet wipes, clothes, shoes, multi-purpose tool, first aid kit, documents and pet supplies to be prepared to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. The kit should be portable and stored in an easily accessible location known to all family members, and kits should also be prepared for your workplace and vehicle in case of being stranded.
The document discusses creating a disaster preparedness kit. It recommends including food, water, flashlights, batteries, radio, whistle, toiletries, wet wipes, clothes, shoes, multi-purpose tool, first aid kit, documents and pet supplies to be prepared to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. The kit should be portable and stored in an easily accessible location known to all family members, and kits should also be prepared for your workplace and vehicle in case of being stranded.
The document discusses creating a disaster preparedness kit. It recommends including food, water, flashlights, batteries, radio, whistle, toiletries, wet wipes, clothes, shoes, multi-purpose tool, first aid kit, documents and pet supplies to be prepared to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. The kit should be portable and stored in an easily accessible location known to all family members, and kits should also be prepared for your workplace and vehicle in case of being stranded.
The document discusses creating a disaster preparedness kit. It recommends including food, water, flashlights, batteries, radio, whistle, toiletries, wet wipes, clothes, shoes, multi-purpose tool, first aid kit, documents and pet supplies to be prepared to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. The kit should be portable and stored in an easily accessible location known to all family members, and kits should also be prepared for your workplace and vehicle in case of being stranded.
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Disaster Preparedness Kit
Outline: • What’s Disaster Preparedness Kit? • Know what kind of Disaster you’re facing. • Disaster Supplies Kit. • Where’s the best location for your Disaster Kit? • Why is it essential to prepare for a Disaster Kit? • Conclusion • References • After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days.
• Being prepared means having your own food, water and
other supplies to last for several days.
• A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your
household may need in the event of an emergency. What should go in your kit? • Food • Water • High energy foods — peanut butter, granola • 2-3 days of water. bars, trail mix; • 1 quart per day per person • Comfort foods — cookies, hard candy, etc.; • Dry meats like beef sticks and jerky. • Clothes • Extra socks • Change of clothes Other Items • Food • Multi-purpose tool • Access to • Water • and knife important • Flashlight • Garbage/plastic • documents TIP: • Extra batteries bag • First aid kit Rotate items • Light sticks • Cell Phone charging • Items you need annually. This • Radio cord/extra battery for children and includes making (battery/crank) • Medications other members sure the clothes • Whistle • Pet items • A set of extra you have stored • Toiletries & wet • Duct tape clothes still wipes • Hat and gloves fit! How should I store my kit? • Store these items in something that is portable and easily carried, like a backpack or tub/suitcase with wheels.
• Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready
in case you have to leave your home quickly.
• Make sure all family members know where the kit is
kept. What other places should I have a kit? •Work • Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.
•Car • In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. Pet Grab and Go
• Pets need a grab and go kit, too!
• Have two to three days of food, water, any of their medications,
