This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. With all the natural and man-made disasters filling our lives, the possibility that your home may be part of the next wildfire, earthquake, blackout, flood or medical emergency seems more likely every day.
Disaster means a possible evacuation. Are you ready to depart if told you must leave in 15 minutes? One day? And that you could be away for hours or days or more? The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that you prepare an emergency plan before disaster strikes and keep at least a 72-hour supply of basic survival provisions on hand at all times. What you should pack will depend on the size and makeup of your family, where you live, the type of emergency and other factors. A detailed list is available at a special FEMA website. Here’s a basic list the agency suggests:
Water. One gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation.
Food. At least a several-day supply of nonperishable food.
Radios. A battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
Flashlight. LED models are brighter and use less energy than conventional flashlights. Buy one that uses easy-to-find AA or AAA batteries.
Extra batteries.
First aid kit.
Whistle to signal for help.
Dust masks to filter contaminated air.
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to build a temporary shelter.
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties, for personal sanitation.
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Disaster means a possible evacuation. Are you ready to depart if told you must leave in 15 minutes? One day? And that you could be away for hours or days or more? The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that you prepare an emergency plan before disaster strikes and keep at least a 72-hour supply of basic survival provisions on hand at all times. What you should pack will depend on the size and makeup of your family, where you live, the type of emergency and other factors. A detailed list is available at a special FEMA website. Here’s a basic list the agency suggests:
Water. One gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation.
Food. At least a several-day supply of nonperishable food.
Radios. A battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
Flashlight. LED models are brighter and use less energy than conventional flashlights. Buy one that uses easy-to-find AA or AAA batteries.
Extra batteries.
First aid kit.
Whistle to signal for help.
Dust masks to filter contaminated air.
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to build a temporary shelter.
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties, for personal sanitation.
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