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- Make sure that you have heavy-duty broad beam flashlight and extra batteries stored in a specific accessible location.
- Develop a plan with your family as to what to do in the event of a fire, earthquake, flood, or other disaster. Establish a meeting place and a person out of the local area to use as a contact person. You may also consider investing in a cellular telephone.
- Turn electricity off only if you see sparks or a fallen wire. Stay clear of any potential live wires.
- Turn gas off only if you hear or smell a gas leak. If you do, shutoff the valve near the gas meter and immediately evacuate the home. Do not use the telephone, lights or any electrical appliances or do anything that may cause sparks. Go to a neighbor's home to call your gas company and report the problem.
- Make sure that you have an emergency preparedness kit. Consider including the following:
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Non-perishable food items that do not require refrigeration or much cooking, Change your supply every six months |
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A can opener, and alternative cooking equipment and fuel |
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An alternative self-contained heating source. |
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Matches, candles, flashlights, a radio, and extra batteries |
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Blankets and/or sleeping bags. |
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Changes of clothing, rain gear, sturdy shoes, hats, and gloves |
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Cash, credit cards, and extra house and car keys |
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A first aid kit, a fresh supply of needed medications, and eyeglasses. |
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Several gallons of water per person and purification tablets. Store the water in plastic containers, and change the water every three months. |
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Sanitation supplies: soap, tooth brushes and toothpaste, toilet paper, etc. |
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A shovel, crowbar, hand tools, and work gloves |
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A list of important family information and special needs information and supplies (for medical conditions, infants, elderly or disabled). |
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