Following an emergency, water, food and supplies will be in high demand, but unavailable. Take the time to identify the supplies you will need. Take the time to get the right items. The Disaster Supplies Calendar provides a list of things to purchase or actions to take to prepare your home over the next six months.
It takes thought, it takes time, and it takes action to be prepared.
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Review the Disaster Supplies Calendar and identify the supplies you need.
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Place supplies in a storage container.
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Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members.
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Keep items in airtight plastic bags.
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Change your stored water supply every six months so the packaging doesn’t break and it stays fresh.
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Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supplies in the trunk of your car.
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Rotate your stored food every six months. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc
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Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year.
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Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
After the emergency, when you return home, damages and sanitation need to be addressed. Include in your emergency kit vital documents that will assist in recovery:
- Pictures of your home and possessions.
- Insurance documentation.
- Vital records, such as birth certificate.