Living Here

Your Safety

Disaster Planning

Home Preparedness

Fire Extinguisher Type A-B-C
First Aid Kit and Handbook.
12-inch Crescent or Pipe Wrench to turn of gas and water valves if necessary.
Flashlight and extra batteries (The extra batteries will last longer if you keep them in the refrigerator.)
Water and Disinfectant
Eyedropper for adding the bleach to water for drinking.
Radio and extra batteries. Useful to receive emergency broadcasts and current disaster information.
Dry or canned food for one week's supply. It is preferable to store food that does not require cooking.
Can Opener!
Alternate Cooking Source. Store a camp stove and fuel for cooking if your utilities are out of service. For safety sake use your camp stove outdoors.
NEVER use a charcoal barbecue indoors for cooking or heating purposes.
Extra blankets and clothing may be required to keep warm. Have shoes suitable for walking through debris.
Rain gear and tarps to keep dry or cover roof damage.
Small plastic trash bags for toilet use if your toilets are not working.
Toilet paper
Extra eyeglasses.
Prescription medication

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