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' o `ted �• • . <br /> Q ��s <br /> C� G <br /> Safety c <br /> Emerg n reparednep <br /> Creating an emergency kit <br /> When disaster strikes,there's comfort in knowing you are prepared to handle it.Every home should have a supply kit ready in case of an emergency.Kits should be <br /> stored in plastic containers to avoid damage,and updated every six months to make sure items still work and food is not expired. <br /> Don't wait for something to happen;protect your family by stocking up your kit: <br /> ❑ Water(one gallon per person,per day,for at least three days) <br /> ❑ Enough nonperishable food(for at least three days)and a can opener.It's best to keep protein-packed foods you can cook without electricity, <br /> such as tuna,nut butter or granola bars,and have appropriate food for everyone in your family,including infants and pets. <br /> ❑ Hand crank radio or battery powered radio with extra batteries—to stay up-to-date on the latest weather alerts <br /> ❑ Flashlight with extra batteries to get around safely should the power go out <br /> ❑ First aid kit with the basics,such as gauze,tape,etc.and an emergency reference material,such as NSC First Aid quick guide <br /> ❑ Toolkit with scissors and basic tools in case you need to shut off utilities etc. <br /> ❑ Hand sanitizer,moist towelettes and garbage bags for sanitation <br /> ❑ Plastic sheeting&duct tape—in case a window breaks or you get a leak in your roof <br /> ❑ Whistle to signal for help in case you get stuck and rescuers need to locate you <br /> Don't forget about your car <br /> We can't predict where we'll be when a thunderstorm or blizzard occurs. <br /> But what we can do is plan ahead—including creating an emergency kit <br /> for your car. Fast Stat: <br /> Here are some basics to consider: Hurricanes,blizzards and melting snow are common—but often <br /> ❑ A properly inflated spare tire,wheel wrench and tripod-type jack overlooked—causes of flooding.It only takes a few inches of water <br /> ❑ Jumper cables from a flood to cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. <br /> (National Flood Insurance Program) <br /> ❑ Toolkit <br /> ❑ Working flashlight and extra batteries o <br /> ❑ Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth—to place around Z <br /> your vehicle to make it visible <br /> If there's a flash flood warning in your area,immediately move your <br /> ❑ First aid kit family and essential items to higher ground and avoid damaged <br /> ❑ Non-perishable,high energy foods like unsalted nuts,dried fruits areas.You won't want to risk getting stuck or injured. <br /> and hard candy <br /> ❑ Drinking water <br /> ❑ Family/emergency number contact sheet that includes numbers <br /> for your auto insurance and a towing company <br /> ❑ Car charger for your cell phone <br /> ❑ Additional items,like a snow brush,shovel,windshield washer fluid,warm clothing <br /> and blankets would be needed during the winter months <br /> National Safety Council <br /> 1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE, ITASCA, IL 60143-3201 1 (800) 621-7619 1 nsc.org <br />