Based on NOAA, this hurricane season promises to be an active one. So what can we do?? Like the Boy Scouts of America, "Be Prepared!"
Putting together an emergency kit is one of the best things that a person can do to protect themselves and property. A basic at home emergency kit should contain supplies for each person in your household to last a minimum of three day.
YOUR PERSONAL AT HOME EMERGENCY KIT
Store the emergency supplies in an easily accessible area inside your house. It is best for the container to be constructed of plastic, such as a clearly marked clean trash can or storage container. A small backpack stored with the items for each adult member and small child is also a good thing.
Basic Emergency Supplies
- Water, Food (non-perishable packaged or canned food, canned sardines,and snacks), can opener, cooking tools, utensils and plates/bowls/cups
- Battery-powered radio (and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both, if possible)
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit, including peroxide, bandages, wipes, comb, toothbrush/paste
- Children's games, and activities.
- Whistle to signal for help
- Cell phone with chargers and a non-cordless telephone set
- Bleach
- medications
Start your preparations now, and individualize...It's your thing.
