1. Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer. While there are many things that might make you more comfortable, think first about fresh water, food and clean air.
You’ll need a gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Include in the kits a three day supply of non-perishable foods that are easy to store and prepare such as protein bars, dried fruit or canned foods.
Some potential terrorist attacks could send tiny microscopic “junk” into the air. Many of these materials can only hurt you if they get into your body, so think about creating a barrier between yourself and any contamination. Also, include duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting that can be used to seal windows and doors if you need to create a barrier between yourself and any potential contamination outside.
2. Make a plan. Plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Be prepared to assess the situation. Use common sense and whatever you have on hand to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
3. Be Informed of What Might Happen. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both natural or man-made emergencies. However there are significant differences among potential terrorist attacks, such as biological, chemical, explosive, nuclear and radiological, which will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. By beginning a process of learning about these specific threats, you are preparing yourself to react in an emergency. Go to www.ready.gov to learn more.
4. Get Involved In Your Community. After preparing yourself and your family for possible emergencies, take the next step and get involved in preparing your community. Join Citizen Corps, which actively involves citizens in making our communities and our nation safer, stronger and better prepared.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
• Water – one gallon per person, per day for drinking and sanitation
• Food – at least a three day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to filter the air
• Moist towelettes for sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in-place
• Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Unique family needs, such as family medications, infant formula or diapers and important family documents.
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