A Guide TO WINTER SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS
Here are lists of disaster supplies provided by the American Red Cross. Start with what you have and slowly add over time. The basics • Three-day supply of water (one gallon per person, per day). •Three-day supply of nonperishable food (pouches, cans, etc). • Manual can opener. • Prescription medications: three-day supply. • List of medications, doctor a pharmacist contact information • Blanket • Flashlight with extra batteries (do not use candles)
• First-aid kit and manual. • Sanitation and hygiene items (toilet paper, feminine products). • Matches in waterproof container. • Whistle (to attract attention). • One change of clothing. • Photocopies of identification and credit cards. • Cash and coins (ATMs may not be accessible). • Eye glasses, contact lens solution. • Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers. • Pet supplies (including food and vaccination record). • Map of the local area. • Pack of cards, book. • Extra set of keys (car, house, etc). • Plastic garbage bags. • Family and friends emergency contact information.
Cold climate supplies Be sure to include one set of the following for each person: • Jacket or coat. • Long pants and long sleeve shirt. • Sturdy shoes. • Hat, mittens, and scarf. • Sleeping bag or warm blanket.
• Summer: Sunscreen lotion SPF 15 or greater. • Shade item: umbrella, wide brimmed hat, etc. Considerations • Extra hearing aid or implant batteries. • Battery operated lantern with extra batteries.
Supplies for vehicle • Flashlight with extra batteries. • Maps. • First-aid kit & manual. • Tire repair kit. • Jumper cables. • Flares. • Bottled water. • Non-perishable foods such as granola bars. • Winter: Blanket, hat, mittens, shovel, sand, tire chains, windshield scraper, florescent distress flag.
This will aid you in communication for lip reading, ASL • Notebook and pen. • Extra batteries for any visual or sensory alerts (strobe/vibrating). • Vibrating/strobe alarm clock with extra batteries. • Extra pager batteries. • ExtraTTY batteries. • Car charger for pager/communication devices • Do not run your car inside a garage • Service animal identification.
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