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Consider the following when assembling or restocking your kit to ensure your family is prepared for any disaster:

Store at least three days of food, water and supplies in your family's easy-to-carry preparedness kit. Keep extra supplies on hand at home in case you cannot leave the affected area.
Keep your kit where it is easily accessible.
Remember to check your kit every six months and replace expired or outdated items.

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Gather the necessary resources you need to act on your plan in the event of a disaster. Have at least three–days of supplies in an easy–to–carry evacuation kit with additional supplies at home in case you cannot leave.

An easy way to get your kit started is to contact your local Red Cross or go online to www.redcross.org to order an emergency preparedness kit today. Store your kit where it is easily accessible.

Remember to check your kit and replace the stock every six months.

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STEP ONE: GET A KIT

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