If you find yourself totally unprepared for the possible disruptions that would likely
occur in the event of natural disasters or terror attacks then here are a few quick
and inexpensive steps you can take to become better prepared today.
Remember the power and water may go out for an extended time so plan for it.
Experts recommend being prepared for at least a 72 hour outage of services. That's
a good place to start, but it is also the bare minimum of preparedness.
You should consider a plan for a much longer period as soon as possible.
1. Water is essential for survival beyond a few days, get extra bottled water.
You will need a minimum of one gallon per person per day for three days.
2. Get an adequate First Aid kit and extra prescription and OTC medicines.
3. Have a battery or hand crank powered radio for emergency broadcast info.
4. Have flashlights and lanterns that are hand cranked or battery powered.
Candles are inexpensive and long lasting, but also a fire hazard.
5. Keep extra food on hand, enough to last several weeks. Canned food requires
no refrigeration and can be stored a long time and usually contains water.
6. If the weather is very cold or hot think about an alternate source of heating
and cooling.
7.Have moist toilettes, hand sanitizers, and sturdy plastic bags with twist ties
for sanitation purposes. You may not be able to flush the toilet.
8. Plan for people with special needs and for pets.
9. Put together a back pack for each person containing necessities in case you need
to evacuate. Consult local authorities for guidance on what to pack.
10. Have a plan in case of disaster for meeting up with loved ones. Everyone should
know where to go and what to do in case of disruption of services.
occur in the event of natural disasters or terror attacks then here are a few quick
and inexpensive steps you can take to become better prepared today.
Remember the power and water may go out for an extended time so plan for it.
Experts recommend being prepared for at least a 72 hour outage of services. That's
a good place to start, but it is also the bare minimum of preparedness.
You should consider a plan for a much longer period as soon as possible.
1. Water is essential for survival beyond a few days, get extra bottled water.
You will need a minimum of one gallon per person per day for three days.
2. Get an adequate First Aid kit and extra prescription and OTC medicines.
3. Have a battery or hand crank powered radio for emergency broadcast info.
4. Have flashlights and lanterns that are hand cranked or battery powered.
Candles are inexpensive and long lasting, but also a fire hazard.
5. Keep extra food on hand, enough to last several weeks. Canned food requires
no refrigeration and can be stored a long time and usually contains water.
6. If the weather is very cold or hot think about an alternate source of heating
and cooling.
7.Have moist toilettes, hand sanitizers, and sturdy plastic bags with twist ties
for sanitation purposes. You may not be able to flush the toilet.
8. Plan for people with special needs and for pets.
9. Put together a back pack for each person containing necessities in case you need
to evacuate. Consult local authorities for guidance on what to pack.
10. Have a plan in case of disaster for meeting up with loved ones. Everyone should
know where to go and what to do in case of disruption of services.
Simple Steps You Can Take Today To Be More Prepared.
