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Extended EP-Kit - Water - one gallon per person per day, for drinking, cooking, washing, and sanitation (minimum 3 days) - Food - non-perishable, needing little of no cooking; high energy foods (peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix) special foods for infants, the elderly, those on special diets. - First Aid Kit - ready--made kits are commercially available; include any special medications and non- prescription drugs, i.e. non-aspirin pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, laxatives, etc. - Tools & Supplies - mess kits (or paper cups & plates, plastic utensils), battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, cash or travelers checks, non-electric can opener, utility knife, lighter or matches in a waterproof container, tube tent, tape, compass, signal flare, aluminum foil, paper and pencil. - Clothing & Bedding - include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person; sturdy shoes or work boots, rain gear, blankets and sleeping bags, jackets, hats, gloves, thermal underwear. - Sanitation - toilet paper, towelettes, soap and detergent, personal hygiene items, plastic garbage bags with ties (for personal sanitation uses), plastic bucket with tight lid, disinfectant, chlorine bleach. |
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Basic EP-Kit - Flashlights (at least 2) - Battery-powered radio - Extra batteries - First aid kit - Solar blanket for each person - Juice box drinks - High energy granola bars - Pocket knife - Lighter - List of phone number for local emergency services and relatives or friends who may lend assistance - Medication / supplies for those with chronic medical conditions |
Special Needs Items for babies, such as formula, diapers, bottles. For adults, prescription drugs, denture needs, eye glasses, contact lens supplies, insulin, etc. Important Documents - keep these records in a waterproof container - will, insurance, policies, deeds, stocks and bonds, passports, social security cards, immunization records, bank account records, credit card numbers, important phone numbers, family records (birth, marriage, death certificates). Store EP-Kits in a convenient place known to all family members. Change your water supply and rotate food every 6-months so it stays fresh. Reassess your family needs at least once a year, update clothes, replace batteries, etc. Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by disaster. Pick two meeting places, one a safe distance from your home in case of fire, another outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home. Choose an out-of-state friend as a check-in contact for everyone to call Meet with your family. Discuss the types of disasters that could occur. Explain how to prepare and respond. Discuss and practice what to do if advised to evacuate. Remember to practice and maintain your plan. Inspect and update your emergency preparedness supplies. |
Disasters can occur anytime and anywhere, and when a disaster strikes, you may not have time to respond. A spill of hazardous material could mean instant evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family at home for an extended period of time. An earthquake, flood, tornado or any other natural disaster could suddenly cut off basic services, such as gas, water, electricity, and telephone for days. |