TIPS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TIPS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WATER THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE
BUY BOTTLED WATER – 1 CASE PER PERSON
1 GALLON PER PERSON PER DAY
HAVE A 3-7 DAY SUPPLY FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER
REMEMBER THE DOG, CAT, RABBIT, ETC
ENOUGH FOR COOKING, SANITATION, DRINKING, ETC.
SOFT DRINK BOTTLES ARE GREAT FOR STORING, SEAL TIGHTLY, TAPE TOP FOR CLEANLINESS.
HAVE COLLASPIBLE JUGS FOR WATER
STORE IN COOL DARK PLACE

EMERGENCY RESERVE WATER
_RAIN WATER
_HOT WATER HEATER –
TURN OFF GAS OR ELECTRICITY
DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OPEN DRAIN
TURN OFF WATER INTAKE VALVE
TURN ON HOT WATER FAUCET IN HOUSE
_LAST RESORT – TOILET TANK WATER – NOT BOWL

HOW TO SANITIZE WATER TO DRINK
BOIL FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES, COOL AND THEN POUR SEVERAL TIMES FROM ONE CONTAINER TO THE NEXT
HOUSEHOLD BLEACH – NOT SCENTED, JUST PLAIN
16 DROPS TO ONE GALLON, WAIT 30 MOINUTES THEN SMELL, IF IT SMELLS FAINTLY LIKE CLORINE, GOOD, IF NOT DO THE SAME THING AGAIN UNTIL IT DOES.
USE COFFEE FILTERS TO FILTER WATER, FOR PARTICLES, ETC. BEFORE YOU SANITIZE

OTHER NECESSARY EMEREGENCY TIPS
_KEEP CAR FULL OF GAS, WHEN CAR IS JUST ½ FULL, FILL IT UP.
_HAVE A CELL PHONE CHARGER AND KEEP YOUR CELL PHONE CHARGED.
_CASH ON HAND. ENOUGH FOR AT LEAST 3 DAYS SURVIVAL. ATM DOES NOT WORK WHEN POWER IS DOWN
_HAVE AN ESCAPE PLAN FOR YOUR HOME
_WHERE ARE YOU MEETING AFTER YOU LEAVE HOME
_IF YOU ARE NOT HOME WHERE ARE YOU MEETING
_HAVE A CONTACT PERSON OUTSIDE OF YOUR AREA – LONG DISTANCE CALLS ARE SOMETIMES EASIER TO MAKE THAN LOCAL CALLS AT A CRISIS TIME..
_HAVE CONTACT CARDS IN ALL BACKPACKS SO KIDS WILL EVERYONE (CHILDREN) WILL HAVE THE CRUCIAL INFORMATION
_MAKE A 6 MONTHS REMINDER ON YOUR CALENDAR TO HAVE FAMILY DRILL, CHECK ON FOOD SOURCE, WATER AND EXPIRATION DATES ON MEDICATIONS

POWER OUTAGE TIPS
_ELECTRIC GARGAE DOOR OPENER – DO YOU KNOW HOW TO OPEN MANUALLY? DO YOU HAVE A KEY OUT SIDE YOUR HOUSE SO YOU CAN GET IN
_ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE
_WOOD – GAS – NEED A CARBON MONOIXDE DECTOR
_CORD PHONE OR CELL PHONE – CORDLESS PHONES DO NOT WORK IN ELECTRIC OUTAGE
_GRILL OUTDOORS – EXTRA PROPHANE GAS TANKS – EXTRA CHARCOAL
_PAPER PLATES, PLASTIC UTENSILS, CUPS AVAILABLE
_FILL TUB WITH WATER AND CONTAINERS, WHEN THERE IS A STORM WARNING
_PREPAID PHONE CARD
_LEAVE WALKING SHOES WITH A FLASHLIGHT UNDER YOUR SIDE OF THE BED – NO SEARCHING IF YOU HAVE TO LEAVE OR IF LIGHTS GO OUT.

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CHECKLIST

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MID ATLANTIC REGION

ESSENTIALS
__Water – 1 gallon per person/day
__Water purification kit*
__First aid kit, freshly stocked
__First aid book
__Food**
__Can opener – manual
__Blankets or sleeping bags
__Radio, flashlight, &batteries
__Essential medications
__Extra pair of eyeglasses
__Extra pair of house & car keys
__Fire Extinguisher – A-B-C type
__Baby supplies: special foods/formula, bottles, diapers etc.
__Pet supplies: food, water & leash or carrier
__Cash & change: identification for each person

*Store 1 gallon of water per person per day – have enough for 3-7 days. A family of four should have 12-28 gallons of water stored.
*Seal water tightly in a food-grade plastic container, label them with date, and store in a cool, dark place. Rotate every 6 months.
*If you have concerns about safety of water, boil for 5 minutes, let cool, then shake to oxygenate.
*No power – add 16 drops of unscented bleach per 1 gallon of water. Shake and let set for 30 minutes, should have a slight chlorine smell.

SANITATION SUPPLIES
__Large plastic trash bags, for waste
__Large trash cans
__Bar soap & liquid detergent; wipes, hand sanitizer
__Shampoo
__Toothpaste/toothbrush
__Feminine hygiene supplies
__Toilet paper
__Household bleach – 5.25-6.00% hydrogen chloride
__Cat litter

COOKING
__Plastic knives, forks, spoons
__Paper plates & cups
__Paper towel & napkins
__Heavy duty aluminum foil
__Camping stove, charcoal grill, gas grill (always use outside!)

TOOLS & SUPPLIES
__Axe, shovel, broom
__Adjustable wrench to turn off gas
__Tool kit with screwdriver, pliers, hammer
__Coil of ½ inch rope
__Plastic tape, staple gun & sheeting for windows
__Plastic tarp
__Duct tape

SAFETY & COMFORT
__Sturdy shoes
__Heavy gloves for clearing debris
__Candles & matches
__Light Sticks
__Knife
__Garden hose for siphoning & firefighting
__Tent
__Communication devices, cell phone w/car charger

**FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
__Ready to eat canned meats, soups, fruit, vegetables
__Canned juices, milk & energy drinks, instant coffee, powdered milk
__High energy foods, like peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, protein bars
__Dried foods (select carefully, some have a high salt content)
__Instant meals that don’t require cooking or water
__Comfort foods, hard candy, cereals, snack bars, cookies

#Don’t forget manual can opener!!!
#Rotate food items every 6 months and buy what you will eat!

Assemble and store emergency supplies. Stocking up now and being prepared will add to your safety and comfort, in time of an emergency.
__Develop a list of disaster hazards for your community
__Develop a list of training needed by your family
__Select your out-of-area contact person (in case you get separated from your family)
__Discuss your family disaster plan
__Locate the switch for the utilities for you home, know how to turn off
__Develop a list of telephone numbers you would need in a disaster

Emergency Preparedness Kit List

Backpack Contents
Supplies for two people for six days

 Emergency Drinking Water Pouches
(Brand Datrex has a 5 year shelf life)
40 pouches for 2 people for six days
 Datrex Food Packets
4 packets of 12 food bars with
200 calories per bar
 2 Emergency Survival Blankets
 8 Body/Hand Warmers
(12 hour air activated)
 2 Dust Masks
 2 Ponchos:
Lightweight weather protection with hood
 4 Lightsticks
(Safe, glow light: 12 hours)
 2 Flashlights with Batteries
 AM/FM Radio with Extra Batteries
 2 Whistles
 2 Multi-function Knives
 1 Box of Waterproof Matches
 1 Two Gallon Collapsible Water Jug
 1 Deck Playing Cards
 2 Pair Leather Gloves
 5’x7’ Tarp
 50 feet Rope (3/8” sisal)
 1 Pry Bar
 Important Documents and Cash


Hygiene Supplies
 4 pocket Tissue Packets
 12 Wet Towelettes
 2 Biohazard Waste Bags
 6 Sanitary Napkins
 9 Plastic Bags
 2 Toothbrushes
 Tube of Toothpaste

First Aid Supplies
 1- 6x9 Instant Cold Compress
 1 - 5x7 Trauma Pad
 3 - Sting Relief Pads
 2 - Burn Relief Pads
 First Aid Guide
 25 - 3/4 x # Adhesive Bandages
 2 pair of FDA Approved Latex Barrier Gloves
 1 Pair of Scissors
 1 Pair of Tweezers
 1 Sterile Eye Pad
 Aspirin Tablets
 1 - 2x4.1 Conform Roll Bandage
 2 Finger Splints
 2 Triple Antibiotic Ointment
 1 - 1/2 x 5 yards First Aid Tape Roll
 8 - 2x2 Sponge Dressing Pads
 9 Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes
 3 Patch Bandages
 15 Alcohol Cleansing Pads
 1 Emergency Phone Reference Card

Backpack Kit Contents

Backpack Kit for Disaster

 Important Documents and cash
 Cell phone and charger
 Prescriptions
 One change of clothing
 First Aid Kit
 Flashlight/Batteries
 Can Opener
 Water/Food/Vitamins
 Rain poncho

Important Documents
 Marriage License
 Birth Certificates
 Social Security Cards
 Driver’s License
 Identification Cards
 Credit Cards
 Medical/Dental Insurance
 Car Insurance