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| Emergency
Supplies |
Water,
food,
and clean
air are the essential items for survival.
Each
family or individual's kit should be customized
to meet specific needs, such as medications
and
infant formula. It should also be customized to
include important family documents. |
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| Recommended
Supplies to Include in a Portable Kit:.
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Water,
amounts for portable kits will vary
Individuals
should determine what amount they are able
to both store comfortably outside the home
and be able to transport to other locations
- Food,
at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
food
- Battery-powered
radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert,
and extra batteries
for both
- Flashlight
and extra batteries
- First
Aid kit
- Whistle
to signal for help
- Dust
mask or cotton t-shirt, to
help filter the air
- Moist
towelettes for sanitation
- Wrench
or pliers
to turn off utilities
- Can
opener for food (if kit contains
canned food)
- Plastic
sheeting and duct
tape to shelter-in-place
- Unique
family needs, such as daily
prescription medications, infant formula or
diapers, and important family documents
- Garbage
bags and plastic
ties for personal sanitation
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Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Your Emergency Preparedness Team
Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com |
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