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Home Emergency/Disaster Supply
Kit
A severe storm or disaster can knock out utility services
to your area, leaving you without electricity, heat, water or fresh food. It's a
good idea to put together an emergency kit you can grab at a moment's notice
(or store it in the "protective area" in your house you plan to use.)
Be sure to store your emergency kit in a waterproof container. (Remember to
check your kit semi-annually. Suggested: At daylight savings time
change, when you replace your home smoke detector batteries!)
Your emergency kit should include:
 Flashlight and extra batteries (Check
batteries semi-annually!)
Battery-operated radio with a weather band or a NOAA
weather radio
First aid kit with essential medicines and a manual
Candles and matches (or lighter)
A large jug of drinking water
Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food
Towels, toilet paper and bathroom items
Credit cards
Work gloves
Duct tape
A copy of insurance documents
Blankets and sleeping gear
List of phone numbers and addresses of emergency
services and protective areas, physicians, family and friends
Plastic sheeting such as paint drip cloths or a tarp
A non-electric can opener
Stock the kit with spare home tools that you may need:
Hammer and nails
A pocket multi-tool
Screwdrivers, pliers and wrenches
Small pry-bar
Make sure everyone in your family knows where the kit is kept. Be sure and store
your emergency/disaster kit in the protected area where you plan to seek
shelter! Review your emergency plan with your family and post the
written plan. |
