PREP TIPS: Make A Plan
Dec 6, 2019
Making a plan before a disaster means not having to figure things out during one.
Here are a few things you want to work out now:
- If you need to stay, where/how will you do it?
- If you have to leave, how will you do it and where will you go?
- If you have other people to worry about, do they know what to do?
Staying
Item of the Week: Medical Kit
Dec 6, 2019
What kind of medical supplies do you need in your emergency kit to...?
- Protect from bodily fluids
- Latex or other sterile gloves
- Breathing barriers
- Protect or prevent wounds
- Sterile dressings
- Fabric adhesive or liquid bandages
- Soft-wrap elastic (ace) bandages
- Micropore paper tape
- Fabric adhesive dressing
Item of the Week: Maps
Aug 21, 2019
Why do you need maps in your emergency kit?
Well, you may not always have access to GPS. If you can’t access your smartphone or if you can’t access the cellular network, you may need a map to find your way to an emergency shelter and or an evacuation camp.
So, what kinds of maps do you need in your emergency kit?
PREP TIPS: Know What Disaster You Could Face
Jun 7, 2019
Knowing what natural disasters are common and when, given your location, is a key part of being prepared.
Earthquakes
While earthquakes can happen
anywhere without warning, the highest risk areas of the United
States include California, Alaska, and Mississippi River Valley.
Live in those areas? Learn how to prepare for...
Item of the Week: Water
Jun 5, 2019
How do you create and store an emergency water supply?
1. Calculate the amount of water you need. You’ll want at least 1 gallon per day per person or pet for at least 3 days. This water will be for both drinking and hygiene.
- 1 person = 1 gallon X 1 (person) X 3 (days) = 3 gallons total
- 4 people = 1 gallon X...