| No one can predict an emergency and they can | | | | so you can find them as well. |
| be very frightening for people when they | | | | 5.) Have a battery operated radio so that you will |
| experience them. However, it is possible to be | | | | be able to listen to emergency broadcasts that |
| prepared for an emergency in your home if one | | | | may be available. |
| happens. | | | | 6.) Fresh water and non perishable food items, |
| The following is a list of some things that need to | | | | along with a can opener, are also good to have. |
| be on hand and in a secure location in case of any | | | | 7. If you have pets, make sure you have extra |
| emergencies. | | | | pet food and water available for them as well. |
| 1.) You should always have a first aid kit easily | | | | Keep a leash with the backup food in case you |
| accessible. This can be used for any emergency | | | | need to leave the house. |
| when an individual may be injured. | | | | 8. Back up toiletries are also good to have in |
| 2.) Be certain that you have blankets and plenty | | | | cause the disaster last more than a day. You can |
| of them in case the power goes out and you are | | | | keep in a large zip lock bag: your tooth brush, |
| dealing with poor weather. | | | | tooth paste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, woman |
| 3.) Keep extra clothes handy and keep them in a | | | | hygiene projects, and contact solution if you were |
| waterproof container so that they do not get | | | | contacts. |
| wet. Extra socks are also good to keep in hand. | | | | When you have all of these things available you |
| 4.) Keep a flashlight and extra batteries handy so | | | | will be ready for just about anything that may |
| that you will always have light. You may want to | | | | come your way. |
| also keep candles and lighters in a specific location | | | | |