Prepare Disaster Emergency Supplies

Have your family prepared for an emergency that may last for a few days or up to 2 weeks. The electricity may go out due to a weather event (snow storm, tsunami, flood, tornado, hurricane, earthquake), or a health emergency such as pandemic flu may affect your community. As the Boy and Girl Scouts motto says: Be Prepared!courtesy:ehow.com



Instructions:

> Assemble the supplies in a box or bag in a convenient location in your home. Notify all family members of its location.

> Keep a 2-week supply of items.

> Keep your supply up to date (remove outdated items).

> Prepare a similar supply for relatives or neighbors living alone.

Things You'll Need:

> Extra supply of prescription drugs.

> Extra medical devices and supplies.

> Pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines.

> Read-to-eat canned meats, fish, fruits, vegetables and soups.

> Protein or fruit bars.

> Dry cereal or granola.

> Dried fruits such as raisins, dates, apricots and plums.

> Bottled water.

> Canned juices.

> Canned or jarred baby food and formula.

> Pet food.

> Soap and water or alcohol-based hand wash.

> Vitamins.

> Batteries.

> Flashlight.

> Candles and matches.

> Portable radio.

> Garbage bags.

> Tissues, toilet paper, diapers, tampons.

> Manual can opener.