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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 towelettes
- 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.
SUPPLIES & TOOLS
- 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
- SPECIAL ITEMS
Include items for household members with special needs,
such as infants, elderly, or disabled individuals.
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
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
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 water-proof 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.
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