DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

DISASTER SUPPLIES KITDisasters happen anytime and anywhere -- and, when disaster strikes, youmay not have much time to respond. And sometimes services may be cutoff or first responders can’t reach people right away. Would you and yourfamily be prepared to cope until help arrives?Both FEMA and the Red Cross recommend keeping enough supplies inyour home to meet your family’s needs for at least three days (we suggest4 days to 2 weeks or more in home.) Once disaster threatens or hits, youmay not have time to shop or search for supplies ... but, if you’ve gatheredsupplies in advance in your Disaster Supplies Kit, your family couldhandle an evacuation or shelter living easier. And since everything is alltogether in one place… all you gotta do is GRAB & GO!Put items you’d most likely need (water, food, first aid, emergency items,etc.) in a container that is easy-to-carry and that will fit in your vehicle. Forexample, a large trash can or storage container with a lid that snaps shuttightly (some even come with wheels), or a waterproof backpack or largeduffel bag (waterproof, if possible) would be useful.We’re also including suggestions for a CAR KIT and a CLASSROOM /LOCKER / OFFICE KIT since these are usually the most common placesyou would be if and when a disaster strikes.There are seven basic categories of supplies you should stock in your homekit: water, food, first aid supplies, tools and emergency supplies,sanitation, clothing and bedding, and special items.Take advantage of sales and stock up as you can -- also put dates on foodcans or labels to show when they were purchased. Supplies should ALLbe checked every 6 months to make sure they are still good and working!We suggest you mark dates on your calendar and have the entire family helpcheck all the items together. It’ll be good quality time with the family andgive you all a chance to update any phone numbers or information that haschanged.WATERA normally active person needs to drink at least 2 quarts (2 litres) of watereach day and possibly as much as a gallon (4 litres) a day.[ ] Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts/litres fordrinking and two quarts/litres for food preparation and sanitation).14 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325