LISTS of what you need in a Disaster

There are lots of places to go to find Emergency lists. Many lists on the Internet are put out by commercial vendors and all of them have important information and things you will want to remember. We like the lists put out by FEMA and the American Red Cross. http://www.fema.gov/

Emergency Checklist
Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit

Assemble supplies you might need in an
evacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carry
container such as a backpack or duffel bag.

Include:

• A supply of water (one gallon per
  person per day). Store water in
  sealed, unbreakable containers.
  Identify the storage date and replace
  every six months.
• A supply of non-perishable packaged
  or canned food and a non-electric
  can opener.
• A change of clothing, rain gear and
  sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.
• A first aid kit and prescription
  medications.
• An extra pair of glasses
• A battery-powered radio, flashlight
  and plenty of extra batteries.
• Credit cards and cash.
• An extra set of car keys.
• A list of family physicians.
• A list of important family information;
  the style and serial number of
  medical devices such as pacemakers.
• Special items for infants, elderly or
  disabled family members.

Find out which disasters could
occur in your area.

Ask how to prepare for each disaster.

Ask how you would be warned of an emergency.

Learn your community’s evacuation routes.

Ask about special assistance for elderly or disabled persons.
Also...

Ask your workplace about emergency plans.

Learn about emergency plans for your children’s school or day care center.

Create an Emergency Plan

• Meet with household members to
  discuss the dangers of fire, severe
  weather, earthquakes and other
  emergencies. Explain how to
  respond to each.
• Find the safe spots in your home
  for each type of disaster.
• Discuss what to do about power
  outages and personal injuries.
• Draw a floor plan of your home.
  Mark two escape routes from each
  room.
• Show family members how to turn
  off the water, gas and electricity at
  main switches when necessary.
• Post emergency telephone numbers
  near telephones
• Teach children how and when to
  call 911, police and fire.
• Instruct household members to turn
  on the radio for emergency information
• Pick one out-of-state and one local
  friend or relative for family members
  to call if separated during a disaster
  (it is often easier to call out-of-state
  than within the affected area).
• Teach children your out-of-state
  contact’s phone numbers.
• Pick two emergency meeting places.
  1) A place near your home in case
  of a fire.
  2) A place outside your neighborhood
  in case you cannot return
  home after a disaster.
• Take a basic first aid and CPR class.
• Keep family records in a water and
  fire-proof container.

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Call Your Emergency Management Office
or American Red Cross Chapter if you have any questions