It won't happen to me, is a common response to the possibility of disaster. However, emergency managers and responders know that earthquakes, fires, floods, terrorism and other natural and man-made disasters can happen at any time. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services such as water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off? Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. The first 72 hours after a major emergency or disaster are critical. Electricity, gas, water, and telephones may not be working. In addition, public safety services such as police and fire departments will be busy handling serious crises.
You should be prepared to be self-sufficient and able to live without running water, electricity and/or gas, and telephones for at least three days following a major emergency. Plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Be prepared to assess the situation. Use common sense and whatever you have on hand to take care of yourself and your loved ones. The information on this site designed to help you take action before, during, and after a disaster.
Every family should have a Disaster Supply Kit in their home. The kit will help you and your family during a disaster. In a hurricane or earthquake, for example, you might be without electricity and the water supply may be polluted. In a heavy winter storm or flood, you may not be able to leave your house for a few days.
In times like this, you will need to rely on yourself. Your disaster supply kit will make it easier. Remember, your family will probably never need to use your disaster supply kit, but it’s always better to be prepared.
Water, food, and clean air are the essential items for survival.
Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific
needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be
customized to include important family documents.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and
sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered 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 or cotton t-shirt,to help filter the air
Moist towelettes for sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant
formula or diapers, and important family documents
Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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