National Preparedness Month: Disaster Preparedness Checklist

9/29/2014 (Permalink)

September is National Preparedness Month

Would you be prepared if a disaster strikes?

Below is our Disaster Preparedness Checkist. Make sure to have these items ready, so that you are prepared in the event of a disaster. 

• A gallon of water per person per day.
• Supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a manual can opener.
• Change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
• Blanket or sleeping bags.
• First aid kit and prescription medications.
• Battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
• Credit cards, cash and an extra set of car keys.
• List of family physicians.
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.

Please visit the American Red Cross for more information