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What Belongs in an Emergency Kit
When trouble strikes, it's helpful to have an emergency kit handy - something
that's accessible to your entire family. Here are some things you may
want to include in a waterproof container:
Food Items: - Bottled water
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First Aid Kit: Keep contents of first aid kit in a waterproof metal or plastic
box.
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Non-Food Items: - Plastic forks and cups |
Items for Infants: - Small toys – don’t forget favorite stuffed animals
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You should also store some basic hand tools such as a hammer, nails, screwdrivers, wrench and small hatchet. These could be useful if you need to make emergency repairs to your home later. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the emergency kit is kept.
Develop an emergency plan, too!
Most public safety experts strongly recommend that you develop an "emergency plan" and review it with your family. Children may be at school and adults at work when the storm hits. Have a plan for getting back together in a safe place that you've all agreed on. Ask an out-of-state relative to serve as a central family contact point. Post the written emergency plan in a place where your family knows to look, and don't forget to add an extra copy to your emergency kit.