Emergency

For a print version, click Disaster.

Disaster: a noun meaning

a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life, an event or fact that has unfortunate consequences

synonyms: catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, tragedy, act of God, holocaust, accident

Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit

Put in a backpack or duffle bag. Leave near front/back door.

• Water (1gal/person/day) Identify storage date. Replace in 6 mos.
• Non-perishable packaged or canned food. Canned opener.
• Change of clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.
• First aid kit and prescription medications
• Extra pair of glasses.
• Radio, flashlight and extra batteries
• Credit cards and cash
• Extra set of car keys
• List of doctors
• List of important family information; style & serial number of medical devices
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members

Car Kit

Some of the above may be stored in the car.

• Fire extinguisher
• Booster cables
• Battery-operated flashlight & radio / first aid kit and manual
• Maps (remember you might not have cellphone use)
• Shovels & flares
• Tire repair kit and pump

Emergency Plan

• Exit plan
• Meeting place for family members near house and distant site
• List of contacts, relatives, doctors.