
Emergency Preparedness
Are you prepared for a flood? Would you be ready to cope with lack of water for several days? Do you have safety essentials to assist you during a sustained power outage?
Being prepared means being safe. Take the time to create a 72-hour emergency kit and ensure that you check it twice each year—a great reminder is when the clocks change. A short list of items to include in your emergency kit can be found below.
Basic Supplies
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Non-perishable food and manual can opener
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Bottled water
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Flashlights and batteries (or wind-up)
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Candles and matches lighters
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Warm blankets and/or sleeping bags
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Enough fuel in your vehicle to drive to safety
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Prescription medications
First Aid Kit
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Sterile gauze pads in small and large squares
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Adhesive tape and bandages in assorted sizes
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Scissors, tweezers and safety pins
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Instant ice packs
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Disposable non-latex gloves
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Antiseptic wipes or soap
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Thermometer
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First aid manual
Know Your Home
Understand the various types of equipment in your home and how to protect them during a power outage. | |
Install surge protection devices on important equipment, like computers and televisions. | |
Eliminate air leaks around windows, doors, air vents and electrical outlets to keep cold and hot air out. |
