Do You Have Your Emergency Kit Ready?

12/19/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is a proud sponsor of the American Red Cross. As disaster can strike at any time, the Red Cross has recommended that each family have an emergency kit prepared. 

Here is what the Red Cross suggests for what to stock your emergency kit with:

MINIMUM SUPPLIES

• water: one gallon per person, per day (3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
• food: non-perishable, easy to prepare items (3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
• flashlight
• battery powered or hand crank radio
• extra batteries
• first aid kit
• 7 day supply of any medications
• multi-purpose tool
• sanitation and personal hygiene items
• copies of important personal documents
• cellphone with chargers
• family and emergency contact information
• extra cash
• emergency blanket
• maps of the area

ITEMS FAMILY MEMBERS MIGHT NEED

• medical supplies
• baby supplies
• games and activities for children
• pet supplies
• two-way radios
• extra set of car/house keys
• pet supplies
• two-way radios
• manual can opener

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• whistle
• surgical masks
• matches
• rain gear
• towels
• work gloves
• tools/supplies for securing your home
• extra clothing, hat, sturdy shoes
• plastic sheeting
• duct tape
• scissors
• household liquid bleach
• entertainment items
• blankets or sleeping bags

The Red Cross sells a wide variety of emergency kits here. Additionally you can build your own based off of your family's needs.