Build a Basic Emergency Supply Kit
You probably already have a first-aid kit in your home (and you should keep one in your car, as well). But have you created a basic emergency supply kit for your family? The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests stocking your kit with the following:
- Water, one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand-crack radio and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert (and extra batteries for both)
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First-aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, along with plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food).
–Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
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