Make A Kit. Have A Plan.
Put together an emergency kit that will sustain you and your family for at least 3 days.
Include the following items:
- One gallon of water per day per person
- Non-perishable foods such as, crackers, granola bars, and dried fruit
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Prescription Medications
- Phone charger(s)
- NOAA weather radio
- Infant items such as diapers and formula
- Cash
- Personal hygiene items
- If you have a pet have food, water and supplies – Pet Preparedness Checklist
Prepare un botiquín de emergencia:
- Agua – Un galón por persona por día (es preferible tener un suministro de agua para una semana)
- Alimentos pre-cocidos, no-perecederos
- Linterna con baterías adicionales
- Medicamentos esenciales y espejuelos
- Radio del tiempo NOAA
- Suministro para bebés: fórmula, biberones, chupetes, jabón, polvo de bebé, ropa, sábanas, pañuelos desechables de bebé, pañales desechables, comidas enlatadas y jugos.
- Dinero en efectivo y cambio (monedas)
- Jabón para lavado de cabello, pasta y cepillo de dientes
- Papel sanitario y productos de higiene femenina
Develop A Family Emergency Plan
- Determine the safest place in your home in the event of severe weather.
- Choose a nearby meeting place if you have to leave your home quickly.
Choose an out-of-town family member or friend to contact in the event that you get separated from you family or you cannot reach each other.- Know what you will do with your pets in an emergency.
- Learn ahead of time how to cut off the water, gas, and/or electricity at your home. Do not attempt to cut gas back on after you have cut it off; call a trained expert.
- Gather copies of important family documents. Consider keeping these documents in your emergency kit. Examples of documents you might include are:
- birth certificates
- social security cards
- marriage license
- passport
- will
- insurance policies
- Take photos or video of your home and personal belongings for insurance reasons.