| Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And
when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway
spill of hazardous material could mean instant evacutation.
A winter storm could confine your family at home. An earthquake, flood, tornado or
any other disaster could cut off basic services -- gas, water, electricity and telephones
-- for days. |
After a disaster, local officials and relief
workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get
help in hours, or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the
emergency until help arrives? Your family will cope best by preparing for
disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies
Kit. Once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. But if you've
gathered supplies in advance, your family can endure an evacuation or home
confinement.
To prepare your kit
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Review the Family Disaster Supplies Kit checklist. |
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Gather the supplies
that are listed. You may need them if your family is confined at home. |
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Place the supplies
you'd most likely need for an evacuation in an easy-to-carry continainer. These supplies
are listed with an asterisk (*). |
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