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Date Posted: 02:52:49 10/23/12 Tue
Author: d
Subject: ready for storm

BE STORM READY-copied


Basic Disaster Supplies


Water



You should have at least a three-day supply of water and you should store at
least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at
least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.


Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need
to use it.

Food


Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that
require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. Avoid
foods that will make you thirsty. Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals
and canned foods with high liquid content. Be sure to include a manual can
opener. Here are some basic food items:



Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables


Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)


Staples -- sugar, salt, pepper


High energy foods -- peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix


Vitamins


Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons with special dietary needs


Comfort/stress foods -- cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops,
instant coffee, tea bags

First-aid kit


Assemble a first-aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first-aid kit
should include:



Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes


Scissors


Moistened towelettes


Antiseptic


Thermometer


Tongue blades


Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant


Assorted sizes of safety pins


Cleansing agent/soap


Latex gloves (two pairs)


Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever


Anti-diarrhea medication


Antacid (for stomach upset)

Clothing, bedding, sanitation



Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.


Have a pair of sturdy shoes or work boots


Rain gear


Blankets or sleeping bags


Personal hygiene items


Plastic garbage bags, ties


Plastic bucket with tight lid


Disinfectant


Household chlorine bleach




Tools



Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils


Portable, battery-operated radio or television and extra batteries


Flashlight and extra batteries


Cash, change


Nonelectric can opener, utility knife


Matches in a waterproof container


Aluminum foil


Plastic storage containers


Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water


Whistle


Plastic sheeting


Map of the area (for locating shelters)

Pacific Daily News

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