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Getting prepared doesn’t have to be hard. To be ready, all you need to do is put together an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.
A disaster supply kit can help you stay safe and comfortable during and after a disaster and should include:
- Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank 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, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
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