An Emergency Supply Kit could prove life saving when a storm hits

7/1/2022 (Permalink)

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 your 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 an NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries

Flashlight and extra batteries

First Aid Kit

Whistle to signal for help

Clothing

Dust masks or 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.