There are lessons we can learn from this horrible Quake. Being ready for an Emergency is easy!
Being on an Island and 100% dependant on a ship/air bringing us food/water can be a matter of life and death. The volcano we live on may not want to stay put forever.
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HOME SURVIVAL KIT CHECKLIST:
Portable radio
extra batteries
flashlight and candles
matches
First Aid Kit
Medications (one to two weeks worth)
5-10 days of nonperishable food supply
Ice chest
containers of water (1 gallon per person per day)
masking tape for windows & doors
propane stove
propane lanterns and light sticks
sleeping bags/ or blankets
personal toilet articles and sanitary needs
change of clothing for each household member
fuel for stove, hibachis or lanterns
extra pet food
tents/ tarps
folding cots
5 gallon bottles of water (enough for 3 days)
cell phone recharger for your car
Always keep at least 1/2 tank of gas in your car
establish an emergency plan/ meeting place for your family
list of emergency contacts: family, doctors, medications and other instructions as needed.
BEING PREPARED IS EASY TO DO. DON'T WAIT FOR A REAL EMERGENCY TO BEGIN GETTING READY.
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