EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
What to have
There are six basic items a person should have in his home in case of an emergency. Assume that supplies will need to last for three days.
Water: One gallon of water per person per day.
Food: Nonperishable food such as ready-to-eat canned meats; fruits and vegetables; soups; powdered, boxed or canned milk; baby formula/food; sugar cookies; hard candy; sugar; salt; pepper; juices; beef jerky; vitamins; peanut butter.
First-aid kit: One for the home, one for the car, containing such items as bandages, tape, tweezers, safety razor blade, safety pins, soap, moist towelettes, latex gloves, aspirin and nonaspirin pain reliever, eyewash, rubbing alcohol.
Clothing and bedding: At least one change of clothing and footwear; blankets and/or sleeping bags; sunglasses; rain gear; hats; and gloves.
Tools and supplies: Items such as mess kits or paper cups, plates, plastic utensils; battery- or gyro-operated radio and extra batteries; small fire extinguisher; flashlight and extra batteries; paper and pencil or pen; nonelectric can opener; utility knife; tent; plastic sheeting; duct tape; pliers; compass; signal flare; needles and thread; aluminum foil; matches; shut-off wrench for gas and water.
Special items: Prescription drugs, contact lenses and supplies, playing cards and books.
Source: Linda Beil, director of Trumbull County's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency