Emergency Preparedness
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Hazards in Our Area | Build a Kit | Emergency Supply List | Pets | Special Considerations | Kit Storage Locations | Make a Plan
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Hazards in Our Area
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Winter storms
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Heat
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Hurricanes
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Tornadoes
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Lightning
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Power outages
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Flooding
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Fires
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Pandemic
Build a Kit
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Basic Kit: a basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
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Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
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Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
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Flashlight
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First aid kit
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Extra batteries
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Whistle (to signal for help)
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Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
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Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
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Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
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Manual can opener (for food)
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Local maps
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Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
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Pets
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Pet food and extra water for your pet
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Extra blankets
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Any medications needed for your pet
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Special Considerations
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Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:
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Masks (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
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Prescription medications. About half of all Americans take a prescription medicine every day. An emergency can make it difficult for them to refill their prescription or to find an open pharmacy. Organize and protect your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins to prepare for an emergency.
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Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
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Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
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Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
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Cash or traveler's checks
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Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
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Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
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Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
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Fire extinguisher
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Matches in a waterproof container
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Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
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Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
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Paper and pencil
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Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
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Kit Storage Locations
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Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.
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Home: 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.
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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.
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Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.
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Make a Plan
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EMA Duty Officer during non-business hours
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