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Disaster Supplies Kit

     In the event of a town or regional disaster, initially the safest place for you may be in your home. We recommend that all homes have the following items assembled as a kit with enough supplies to last for at least 72 hours. It is advisable to store these items in a backpack or duffle bag so they are readily available in case of an evacuation.

For your home:

·    One gallon of water per person, per day.

·    3 day supply of non-perishable, high protein, high calorie food. (energy bars, canned tuna, canned fruit, peanut butter).

·    Manual can opener.

·    Battery operated radio w/extra batteries.

·    Flashlight with extra batteries (preferably same size batteries as radio).

·    First aid kit with reference guide.

·    Prescription medicine.(3 day supply)

·    Map of local area and list of alternative personal shelters.

·    Cash and credit cards.

·    Practical clothing and shoes, gloves, extra blankets.

·    Car keys.

·    Duct tape and plastic sheeting.

For your car:

·    Booster cables.

·    Fire extinguisher (2½ -5 lb. A-B-C).

·    Map.

·    Shovel.

·    First aid kit with reference guide.

·    Flashlight.

·    Water and food (as above).

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