Emergency Kit
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This month’s goal:
Put together an emergency kit with important items to keep at home, and a go bag with items you will need to take with you if you evacuate. You can make kits for your home, car or workplace. Emergencies can happen anywhere.
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Think about these items for your Go Bag:
- Battery powered radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Lightweight blankets
- Emergency information, including insurance policies
- A list of medications and correct dosage, and doctor’s names
- Personal items such as toothbrushes, soap, extra glasses, etc.
- First aid kit
- Whistle
- Change of clothing
- Nonperishable snacks
- Books, cards or magazines to pass the time
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For infants and children:
- Baby formula and food
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Blanket or toy
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For medical conditions:
- Empty pill bottle(s) or a list of current medications (make sure you update your go bag when your medications change)
- Your doctor’s phone number
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For pets:
- Pet food and water
- Collar with ID tags
- Pet medication(s)
- Pet carriers and leashes
- Medical records from vet
- Photos of your pet
- Microchip information
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Make or buy an emergency kit for your car:
If you travel with your pet regularly, make sure that you have an emergency kit for them as well. Some items to think about for your car kit are: a small first aid kit, flashlight or light sticks, flares or reflective cones, a blanket, cell phone charger, jumper cables, bottled water, nonperishable snacks, and a “help” flag or brightly colored cloth that can be tied to the antenna.
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ATM machines may not work:
Stash some cash in case ATMs and credit card machines are not usable in a disaster. Grocery stores and other businesses may not be able to accept your credit or debit card. Cash could be the only acceptable means to make a purchase. Some experts say you should have at minimum $150.00 in cash stashed away. Take $1.00 a week and place it in an envelope in your emergency kit. In just a little time, you will have some cash stashed away for use in emergencies.