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Program chair
Pansy Graham introduced
Erika Mayor-Diaz American Red Cross
Greater Miami & the Keys
335 SW 27 Ave
Miami, Fl 33135
(305) 728-2572 / mayorer@usa.redcross.org
READYAmerica, Preparing Makes Sense.
Learn how you and your family can be prepared for emergencies.
Resolve to be Readyt in 2006. Terrorism forces us to make a choice.
Don't be afraid. Be Ready!.
http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html
All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to
survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a
listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should
include. However, it is important that individuals review this list and
consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order
to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs.
Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply
kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace,
vehicle or other places they spend time.
Water
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One gallon of
water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
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Children,
nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water.
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If you live in
a warm weather climate more water may be necessary.
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Store water
tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
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Keep at least
a three-day supply of water per person.
Food
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Store at least
a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
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Select foods
that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or
no water.
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Pack a manual
can opener and eating utensils.
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Choose foods
your family will eat.
• Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
• Protein or fruit bars
• Dry cereal or granola
• Peanut butter
• Dried fruit
• Nuts
• Crackers
• Canned juices
• Non-perishable pasteurized milk
• High energy foods
• Vitamins
• Food for infants
• Comfort/stress foods
SUPPLY CHECKLISTS
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
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Water, one
gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for
drinking and sanitation
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Food, at least
a three-day supply of non-perishable food
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with
tone alert and extra batteries for both
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Flashlight and
extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Whistle to
signal for help
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Dust mask, to
help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter-in-place
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Moist
towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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Wrench or
pliers to turn off utilities
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Can opener for
food (if kit contains canned food)
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Local maps
Additional
Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
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Prescription
medications and glasses
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Infant formula
and diapers
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Pet food and
extra water for your pet
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Important
family documents such as copies of insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable
container. You can use the EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid
Kit) <pdf_eefak.html> developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and
Citizen Corps to help you organize your information
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Cash or
traveler’s checks and change
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Emergency
reference material such as a first aid book or information from
www.ready.gov
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Sleeping bag
or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you
live in a cold-weather climate.
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Complete
change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and
sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a
cold-weather climate.
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Household
chlorine bleach and medicine dropper - When diluted nine parts water
to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an
emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of
regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use
scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
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Fire
Extinguisher
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Matches in a
waterproof container - Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
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Mess kits,
paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
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Paper and
pencil
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Books, games,
puzzles or other activities for children
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