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Disasters can occur quickly and without warning. And when an emergency strikes, it can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. If a destructive storm cut off your power, phone and other basic services for several days, or if a chemical spill or other hazard forced you to stay in your home, what would you do?
Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit now — once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. Be prepared — build a kit!
To prepare your kit
You should keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Build a Disaster Supplies Kit to take with you in an evacuation.
The basics you should stock in your portable kit include: water, food, first aid supplies, a change of clothing and blanket or sleeping bag, emergency tools (like flashlights, radio, batteries), and special items for infants, elderly or people with disabilities. Keep these items in an easy-to carry container-such as a covered trash container, a large backpack, or a duffle bag.
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Water
