| iv id="body"> | | | | pack of essentials to be ready for a state of |
| Well is there ever a reason to be prepared in a | | | | emergency you should think of all the other stuff |
| state of emergency the answer to this question | | | | you should do routinely around your home like |
| is yes, you should have a basic Emergency | | | | smoke detectors changing the batteries go over |
| Preparedness Kit at all times, and make sure if | | | | with your family a evacuation plan for fire, and an |
| you use any of the items to make a note of it | | | | emergency gathering point inside your home for |
| and restore them. | | | | such disasters as storms. You should get a copy |
| When we look at being prepared for emergencies | | | | and know your children's evacuation plans at there |
| a lot of us forget the golden rule, which is to | | | | daycare centers and schools, or after school |
| remain calm and be prepared. First thing you | | | | extra curricular activities. |
| should get is food - several can goods and several | | | | Have a check list of objectives of locking doors |
| packages of non perishable foods - don't forget a | | | | and sealing windows appoint duties to certain of |
| can opener, a basic first aid pouch that can be | | | | age family members even if it is making sure that |
| purchased in camping goods section or even local | | | | the lights are turned off. Make sure all utilities |
| drug stores. Water bottles you should have at | | | | coming into the house are turned off and know |
| least 12 bottles of water in your basic pack, you | | | | and show to proper aged adults where they are |
| will need a flashlight and a spare battery or | | | | in the household and have them turn them off a |
| batteries. | | | | few items so they are aware and not afraid of |
| A portable battery or crank operated radio, some | | | | Electrical barkers or gas line shut offs. |
| candles and matches. You will need a blanket, and | | | | Confidence in any crisis situation is the utmost |
| several sealable plastic bags. One of the hardest | | | | key, and preparation is vital if you're going to |
| things people forget to do in the state of an | | | | make it through an emergency situation at home, |
| emergency is remaining calm, so you should also | | | | work or play. For you never think of the what if's |
| pack a lengthy book. You can ride out the storm | | | | but its time now to take charge and allow |
| with a good read or two. | | | | yourself a chance to make it out of this next |
| When your practicing and putting together this | | | | storm safe. |