Do You Have a Emergency Supply Kit?

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

Whether it is Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter severe weather can happen anytime and anywhere. Knowing your risk of severe weather, taking action and being and example are just a few steps that you can take to be better prepared to save your life and assist in saving the lives of others.

Know your risk.  Understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect where you live and work.

Take action.  Put together or purchase an emergency kit.  Keep important papers and valuables in a sate place.

Be an example.  Share your story with co-workers, family and friends.  Your preparedness story will inspire others to do the same.

Here are some items for a emergency supply kit;

• Water (one gallon per person per day)
• Food (non-perishable 3-day supply)
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust masks or bandannas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Hygiene items
• Important documents
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

You can never be to prepared for an emergency.