October is Emergency Preparedness Month – Make Your Plan Now
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Last month’s power outage was a HUGE reminder about disaster preparedness. What did people need most that night? Portable, battery-powered phone chargers and a corded phone that plugs into the wall jack.
Get a kit, make a plan, stay informed
- Necessary Items for Kit/duffle bag or plastic tub:
Bottled Water- Canned Foods
- Manual Can Open
- Battery Operated Radio PLUS batteries (several sizes)
- Flashlights
- Phone charger (battery operated)
- List of Instructions / Plan
Instructions:
- Identify an out-of town contact. They may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
- Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. If you have a cell phone, program that person(s) as “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) in your phone.
- Teach family members how to use text messaging. Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through.
- Subscribe to alert services. Many communities now have systems that will send instant text alerts or e-mails to let you know about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc. Sign up by visiting your local Office of Emergency Management web site http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/
Or you can purchase a kit online http://www.quakekare.com/home-survival-kits-c-1_2.html
Keep the gas tank in your car at least half full; and keep a reasonable reserve of cash on hand.
This way you will be better prepared to help yourself, your family, friends and neighbors.
