HOQUIAM CITIZEN'S EMERGENCY PRERAREDNESS CHECKLIST

WATER
Plan on one gallon of water per person per day.

Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as mason jars or glass bottles. Use water for health. Because water is so important to human survival, it should never be withheld. Drink at least two quarts per day, as long as supplies last, and look for alternative sources.

HOW TO PURIFY WATER
The most convenient treatment of potentially contaminated water for home use is with some form of liquid HYPOCHLORITE, (Clorox) or any other commercial bleach containing approximately 4.5% SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
4 DROPS TO ONE GALLON OF WATER-- 2 OUNCES TO 1,000 GALLONS OF WATER-- 1 QUART TO 16,000 GALLONS OF WATER

Highly colored, muddy or dirty, turbid water requires at least twice the above amounts of chlorine. Mix thoroughly and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes before consuming.

FOOD
Store at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation and are compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a can of sterno.

Food Suggestions:
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples-sugar, salt, pepper. High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts, health food bars, trail mix. Comfort stress foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals. Vitamins, Container- Store the supplies in an easy-to-carry object such as a large, covered trash container, camping backpack, or a duffle bag.

Have two first aid kits.
Keep a complete first aid kit in your home and car.

Items to include:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4-inch gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Triangular bandages
(3) 2-inch sterile roller bandages
(3 rolls) 3-inch sterile roller bandages
Scissors - Tweezers - Needles
Moistened novelettes
Antiseptic Thermometer
Tongue blades
(2) Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agent-soap
Latex gloves (2 pair)
Sunscreen
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for upset stomach)
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Laxative
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid textbook.

Emergency preparedness manual
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Fire extinguisher, small canister, A-B-C type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Signal flares
Paper and pencils
Needles and thread
Medicine dropper
Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Plastic sheeting

CLOTHING & BEDDING
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.

Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
One blanket or sleeping bag per person
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear.
Sunglasses

SANITATION
Toilet paper, towelettes Soap, liquid detergent Feminine supplies Personal items-shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb and brush, lip balm. Small shovel, for digging and expedient latrine Plastic garbage bag and ties Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach

Babies
Formula,
Diapers,
Bottles,
Powdered Milk,
Medications
Elderly People
Heart and high blood pressure medication,
Insulin,
Prescription drugs,
Denture needs.

Include everyone's favorite entertainment items.
Coloring books and crayons
Games, Books
Cards, Paper & pencils

Keep these records in a waterproof container, always.
Financial documents-Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks, bonds. Savings and checking account numbers, Credit card accounts & companies
Legal & Medical Records-Passports, SS cards, immunization records
Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

Storage Suggestions Store the kit in a safe, convenient place known to all family members. If possible, it should be a cool, dry, dark location. Keep a smaller version of your Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car.

Keep items, or groups of items, in waterproof and air tight plastic bags. Change the water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate the food every six months. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the proper procedure for storing prescription medications. Replace batteries often.