Be ready for the next mid-west disaster

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

Iowa Derecho 2020

When a storm is bearing down on your home there is one thing that could prove life saving to your family if the storm causes major damage to home, or neighborhood. This is the Emergency Supply Kit. Every home should have a kit made in case of a massive storm damages your home or business. These are the recommended items that you should have for your Emergency Preparedness Kit for your home or business. 

• Water (one gallon per person per day)
• Food (non-perishable 3 day supply)
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust masks of bandanas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Local Maps
• Hygiene items
• Important documents such as copies of insurance policies identification and bank account information
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container.