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Emergency Supplies You Will Need
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the
emergency period. At a minimum, these supplies should include:
· Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day
supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
· A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food.
· A first aid kit and manual.
· A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.
· Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
· Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or
unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach.
· Prescription medicines and special medical needs.
· Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby
supplies.
· Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole
family to use in case bathing facilities are not available.
· Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary
napkins, etc.
· An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster
cables,
maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
link http://www.redcross.org/contactcard
Create a disaster plan
Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for
disaster. Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes
to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a
team.
· Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen.
Explain what to do in each case.
· Pick two places to meet: 1. Right outside your home in case of
a
sudden emergency, like a fire. 2. Outside your neighborhood in case
you can't return home. Everyone must know the address and phone
number.
· Ask an out-of-state friend to be your "family contact." After a
disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Other family
members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone
must know your contact's phone number.
· Discuss what to do in an evacuation. Plan how to take care of
your
pets.
· Write down all of these contact numbers and information on the
family emergency contact card. Download here.
On payday, pay yourself
Start saving for a rainy day. Stash away a little cash for a true
emergency-keep it in your disaster supplies kit. Again, this doesn't
need to be overwhelming task. We pay bills every month, consider your
emergency funds among your debts and put a few dollars away for the
future. Remember, this is not a savings account that you can dip into
and you'll want to keep it safe and secure at home so it is easy for
you to access when you need it.
Water
· Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
Avoid
using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or
glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two
quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical
activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill
people will need more.
· Store one gallon of water per person per day.
· Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two
quarts for
drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food
preparation/sanitation).*
Water Sources
How to Store Water
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or
enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held
toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are
best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.
Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark
place. Rotate water every six months.
Emergency Outdoor Water Sources
If you need to find water outside your home, you can use these
sources. Be sure to treat the water according to the instructions on
page 3 before drinking it.
· Rainwater
· Streams, rivers and other moving bodies of water
· Ponds and lakes
· Natural springs
Avoid water with floating material, an odor or dark color. Use
saltwater only if you distill it first. You should not drink flood
water.
Hidden Water Sources in Your Home
If a disaster catches you without a stored supply of clean water, you
can use the water in your hot-water tank, pipes and ice cubes. As a
last resort, you can use water in the reservoir tank of your toilet
(not the bowl).
Do you know the location of your incoming water valve? You'll need to
shut it off to stop contaminated water from entering your home if you
hear reports of broken water or sewage lines.
To use the water in your pipes, let air into the plumbing by turning
on the faucet in your house at the highest level. A small amount of
water will trickle out. Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in
the house.
To use the water in your hot-water tank, be sure the electricity or
gas is off, and open the drain at the bottom of the tank. Start the
water flowing by turning off the water intake valve and turning on a
hot-water faucet. Do not turn on the gas or electricity when the tank
is empty.
Three Ways to Treat Water
In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can
contain microorganisms that cause diseases such as dysentery, typhoid
and hepatitis. You should treat all water of uncertain purity before
using it for drinking, food preparation or hygiene.
There are many ways to treat water. None is perfect. Often the best
solution is a combination of methods.
Two easy treatment methods are outlined below. These measures will
kill most microbes but will not remove other contaminants such as
heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Before treating, let any
suspended particles settle to the bottom, or strain them through
layers of paper towel or clean cloth.
Boiling: Boiling is the safest method of treating water. Bring water
to a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water
will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking.
Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by
pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This
will also improve the taste of stored water.
Disinfection: You can use household liquid bleach to kill
microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid bleach that contains
5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches,
colorsafe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners.
Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30
minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the
dosage and let stand another 15 minutes.
The only agent used to treat water should be household liquid bleach.
Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in
camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25 percent sodium
hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and
should not be used.
While the two methods described above will kill most microbes in
water, distillation will remove microbes that resist these methods,
and heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals.
Distillation: Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting
the vapor that condenses back to water. The condensed vapor will not
include salt and other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with
water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot's lid so that the cup will
hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is
not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The
water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.
Food Storage Tips
· Keep food in a dry, cool spot - a dark area if possible.
· Keep food covered at all times.
· Open food boxes or cans care-fully so that you can close them
tightly after each use.
· Wrap cookies and crackers in plastic bags, and keep them in
tight
containers.
· Empty opened packages of sugar, dried fruits and nuts into
screw-top
jars or air-tight cans to protect them from pests.
· Inspect all food for signs of spoilage before use.
· Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh
supplies,
dated with ink or marker. Place new items at the back of the storage
area and older ones in front.
Nutrition Tips
· During and right after a disaster, it will be vital that you
maintain your strength. So remember:
· Eat at least one well-balanced meal each day.
· Drink enough liquid to enable your body to function properly
(two
quarts a day).
· Take in enough calories to enable you to do any necessary work.
· Include vitamin, mineral and protein supplements in your
stockpile
to assure adequate nutrition.
Shelf-life of Foods for Storage
Here are some general guidelines for rotating common emergency foods.
Use within six months:
· Powdered milk (boxed)
· Dried fruit (in metal container)
· Dry, crisp crackers (in metal container)
· Potatoes
Use within one year:
· Canned condensed meat and vegetable soups
· Canned fruits, fruit juices and vegetables
· Ready-to-eat cereals and uncooked instant cereals (in metal
containers)
· Peanut butter
· Jelly
· Hard candy and canned nuts
· Vitamin C
May be stored indefinitely (in proper containers and conditions):
· Wheat
· Vegetable oils
· Dried corn
· Baking powder
· Soybeans
· Instant coffee, tea and cocoa
· Salt
· Noncarbonated soft drinks
· White rice
· Bouillon products
· Dry pasta
· Powdered milk (in nitrogen-packed cans)
Important Family Documents
· Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:
o Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
o Passports, social security cards, immunization records
o Bank account numbers
o Credit card account numbers and companies
· Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone
numbers
· Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
· Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family
members.
Keep a smaller version of the supplies kit in the trunk of your car.
· Keep items in airtight plastic bags. Change your stored water
supply
every six months so it stays fresh. Replace your stored food every six
months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year.
Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.
· Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription
medications
First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
· (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.
· (1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing.
· (1) conforming roller gauze bandage.
· (2) triangular bandages.
· (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
· (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
· (1) roll 3" cohesive bandage.
· (2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
· (6) antiseptic wipes.
· (2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves.
· Adhesive tape, 2" width.
· Anti-bacterial ointment.
· Cold pack.
· Scissors (small, personal).
· Tweezers.
· CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield.
Non-Prescription Drugs
· Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
· Anti-diarrhea medication
· Antacid (for stomach upset)
· Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the
Poison
Control Center)
· Laxative
· Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control
Center)
Tools and Supplies
· Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
· Emergency preparedness manual*
· Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
· Flashlight and extra batteries*
· Cash or traveler's checks, change*
· Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
· Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
· Tube tent
· Pliers
· Tape
· Compass
· Matches in a waterproof container
· Aluminum foil
· Plastic storage containers
· Signal flare
· Paper, pencil
· Needles, thread
· Medicine dropper
· Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
· Whistle
· Plastic sheeting
· Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Sanitation
· Toilet paper, towelettes*
· Soap, liquid detergent*
· Feminine supplies*
· Personal hygiene items*
· Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
· Plastic bucket with tight lid
· Disinfectant
· Household chlorine bleach
Clothing and Bedding
*Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per
person.
· Sturdy shoes or work boots*
· Rain gear*
· Blankets or sleeping bags*
· Hat and gloves
· Thermal underwear
· Sunglasses
Resources for Planning How to Protect Your Pets in an Emergency
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Make plans to ensure your pets' safety before, during, and after an
emergency. The following are organizations and resources that you can
contact or access to help you plan how to protect your pets.
If you don't have a plan and need information quickly in an emergency,
contact:
· Local Animal Shelters: Because most emergency shelters do not
admit
pets, local animal shelters may be able to offer advice, such as what
to do with your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home. You can
search for local shelters on the Pets 911 Web site.
· Local Government Animal Control or Service Agencies:Local
government
animal control or service agencies can provide guidance on how to
protect your pets in an emergency. For example, visit the Hillsborough
County, Florida Web site on pets and disaster preparedness .
Find out what your community's plans and resources are for protecting
pets in an emergency. The following are considered key resources for
planning how to ensure your pets' safety before an emergency:
· American Red Cross: Visit the Red Cross' Web site on Animal
Safety,
which is a joint effort of the Red Cross and the Humane Society.
· American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): AMVA offers a
variety of resources to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and
others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal
safety in the event of a disaster.
o Disaster Preparedness Site
o "Saving the Whole Family" Brochure
· Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS): EARS responds to
disasters
by sending trained volunteers to rescue, shelter, feed, groom,
exercise, and provide tender loving care for any displaced companion
animals (dogs, cats, etc.), wildlife, and livestock during the
duration of a disaster with no charge to the community. Visit the EARS
Website for information on protecting cats, dogs, horses, and other
companion animals from disaster.
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA is the federal
agency that leads the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and
effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any
national incident.
o Animals and Emergencies: Preparedness Information: http://
www.fema.gov/library/aprep.shtm
o Public Service Announcements: http://www.fema.gov/library/psa/
98hurr_60.shtm
· Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART): SART offers a
downloadable PowerPoint presentation "Pets & Disasters: Personal
Planning."
· Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA's Center for Veterinary
Medicine offers the fact sheet "Protecting Pets in a Disaster." This
fact sheet provides tips on preparing for a disaster and handling
animals during and after a disaster.
· Local Animal Shelters: Because most emergency shelters do not
admit
pets, local animal shelters may be able to offer advice on planning
how to protect your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home. You
can search for local shelters on the Pets 911 Web site.
· Local Government Animal Control or Service Agencies: Local
government animal control or service agencies can provide guidance on
how to protect your pets in an emergency. For example, visit the
Hillsborough County, Florida Web site on pets and disaster
preparedness.
· National Animal Poison Control Center: In emergency situations,
pets
could be poisoned by exposure to harmful chemicals, products, or
foods. For information on protecting your pets, visit the Animal
Poison Control Center's Web site. See in particular the publication
Keep Your Pet's Home Poison Safe. If you suspect that your pet has
been poisoned, call toll-free 1-888-426-4435 (calls are answered 24
hours a day, every day).
· Pet Travel and Lodging Resources: Most emergency shelters do
not
take pets. Before an emergency, plan where you will take your family
and pets if you are ever asked to evacuate your home. There are a
number of organizations that offer advice and resources for traveling
with pets, including searchable lists of lodging establishments that
accept pets. For example, visit
o DogFriendly.com
o PetTravel.com
o petswelcome.com
o Travel Pets
· The Humane Society. Visit the Humane Society's Web site on pets
and
disaster planning.
Get Involved
· Visit the Humane Society of the United States' Volunteer Web site
for information on becoming a member of a Disaster Animal Response
Team.
· Visit the Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) Web site for
information on becoming an EARS Volunteer.
See also:
· Animals in Public Evacuation Centers
Disclaimer: Links to other federal and nonfederal organizations found
at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These
links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their
programs by CDC, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible
for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at
these links.
The following items are used by the Red Cross in their emergency
backpacks. The supplies last for three days. They recommend you keep
this handy in your car or where it can be readily available.
· Backpack
· Battery Powered Flashlight (batteries included)
· Battery Powered Radio (batteries included)
· Emergency Blanket
· Food Bars (4,800 calories total)
· Work Gloves (one pair)
· Light Sticks (3 each; one lasts 12 hours)
· Moist Towelettes (6)
· Breathing Mask (NIOSH-N95)
· Plastic Sheeting (10'x10')
· Rain Poncho
· Personal First Aid Kit (41 pieces)
· Roll of Duct Tape
· Water (2 quarts)
· Water Container (2.5 gallon)
· Whistle
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EmergencySupplies You Will Need
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during
theemergencyperiod. At a minimum, these supplies should include:
· Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day
supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
· A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food.
· A first aid kit and manual.
· A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.
· Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
· Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or
unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach.
· Prescription medicines and special medical needs.
· Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby
supplies.
· Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole
family to use in case bathing facilities are not available.
· Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary
napkins, etc.
· Anemergencykit for your car with food, flares, booster
cables,
maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
linkhttp://www.redcross.org/contactcard
Create a disaster plan
Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for
disaster. Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes
to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a
team.
· Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen.
Explain what to do in each case.
· Pick two places to meet: 1. Right outside your home in case of
a
suddenemergency, like a fire. 2. Outside your neighborhood in case
you can't return home. Everyone must know the address and phone
number.
· Ask an out-of-state friend to be your "family contact." After a
disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Other family
members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone
must know your contact's phone number.
· Discuss what to do in an evacuation. Plan how to take care of
your
pets.
· Write down all of these contact numbers and information on the
familyemergencycontact card. Download here.
On payday, pay yourself
Start saving for a rainy day. Stash away a little cash for a
trueemergency-keep it in your disaster supplies kit. Again, this
doesn't
need to be overwhelming task. We pay bills every month, consider
youremergencyfunds among your debts and put a few dollars away for the
future. Remember, this is not a savings account that you can dip into
and you'll want to keep it safe and secure at home so it is easy for
you to access when you need it.
Water
· Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
Avoid
using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or
glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two
quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical
activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill
people will need more.
· Store one gallon of water per person per day.
· Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two
quarts for
drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food
preparation/sanitation).*
Water Sources
How to Store Water
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or
enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held
toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are
best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.
Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark
place. Rotate water every six months.
EmergencyOutdoor Water Sources
Food Storage Tips
Important Family Documents
First Aid Kit
· Emergencypreparedness manual*
anemergency. The following are organizations and resources that you
can
contact or access to help you plan how to protect your pets.
If you don't have a plan and need information quickly in anemergency,
contact:
· Local Animal Shelters: Because mostemergencyshelters do not
admit
pets, local animal shelters may be able to offer advice, such as what
to do with your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home. You can
search for local shelters on the Pets 911 Web site.
· Local Government Animal Control or Service Agencies:Local
government
animal control or service agencies can provide guidance on how to
protect your pets in anemergency. For example, visit the Hillsborough
County, Florida Web site on pets and disaster preparedness .
Find out what your community's plans and resources are for protecting
pets in anemergency. The following are considered key resources for
planning how to ensure your pets' safety before anemergency:
· American Red Cross: Visit the Red Cross' Web site on Animal
Safety,
which is a joint effort of the Red Cross and the Humane Society.
· American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): AMVA offers a
variety of resources to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and
others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal
safety in the event of a disaster.
o Disaster Preparedness Site
o "Saving the Whole Family" Brochure
· EmergencyAnimal Rescue Service (EARS): EARS responds to
disasters
by sending trained volunteers to rescue, shelter, feed, groom,
exercise, and provide tender loving care for any displaced companion
animals (dogs, cats, etc.), wildlife, and livestock during the
duration of a disaster with no charge to the community. Visit the EARS
Website for information on protecting cats, dogs, horses, and other
companion animals from disaster.
· FederalEmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA): FEMA is the federal
agency that leads the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and
effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any
national incident.
o Animals and Emergencies: Preparedness Information:
http://www.fema.gov/library/aprep.shtm
o Public Service Announcements:http://www.fema.gov/library/psa/
98hurr_60.shtm
· Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART): SART offers a
downloadable PowerPoint presentation "Pets & Disasters: Personal
Planning."
· Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA's Center for Veterinary
Medicine offers the fact sheet "Protecting Pets in a Disaster." This
fact sheet provides tips on preparing for a disaster and handling
animals during and after a disaster.
· Local Animal Shelters: Because mostemergencyshelters do not
admit
pets, local animal shelters may be able to offer advice on planning
how to protect your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home. You
can search for local shelters on the Pets 911 Web site.
· Local Government Animal Control or Service Agencies: Local
government animal control or service agencies can provide guidance on
how to protect your pets in anemergency. For example, visit the
Hillsborough County, Florida Web site on pets and disaster
preparedness.
· National Animal Poison Control Center: Inemergencysituations,
pets
could be poisoned by exposure to harmful chemicals, products, or
foods. For information on protecting your pets, visit the Animal
Poison Control Center's Web site. See in particular the publication
Keep Your Pet's Home Poison Safe. If you suspect that your pet has
been poisoned, call toll-free 1-888-426-4435 (calls are answered 24
hours a day, every day).
· Pet Travel and Lodging Resources: Mostemergencyshelters do
not
take pets. Before anemergency, plan where you will take your family
and pets if you are ever asked to evacuate your home. There are a
number of organizations that offer advice and resources for traveling
with pets, including searchable lists of lodging establishments that
accept pets. For example, visit
o DogFriendly.com
o PetTravel.com
o petswelcome.com
o Travel Pets
· The Humane Society. Visit the Humane Society's Web site on pets
and
disaster planning.
Get Involved
· Visit the Humane Society of the United States' Volunteer Web site
for information on becoming a member of a Disaster Animal Response
Team.
· Visit theEmergencyAnimal Rescue Service (EARS) Web site for