Friday Mar 12, 2010
We hope the information provided here and the downloadable Family Emergency Planning form (PDF format) will be valuable aids to help you be prepared in an emergency.
Basic Disaster Planning for Families
Go Bag with ID tag – What to have in your Hand
- Important Documents – electronic or paper copies in a water tight plastic bag. Include birth and marriage certificates, insurance cards, deeds, photo IDs, titles; valuable items, recent family and pet photos, bank and investment records,
- Extra Keys
- Money – at least $50 in small bills along with ATM and credit cards
- Bottled water and energy bars for each person
- Flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries
- Whistle, water proof marker, paper, waterproof matches
- “Leatherman” type multi tool (pocket knife may not be allowed in shelters)
- Space blanket, 2 garbage bags, plastic drop cloth, strapping tape or duct tape
- Water filter and/or iodine water purification tablets
- N95 “dust” type mask, vinyl gloves and hand sanitizer for each person
- First Aid Kit (disinfectant, band aids, aspirin, sunscreen, hat, insect repellant, epi pen, etc.),
- Sanitary supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tissues,
- Camp clothing (including sturdy shoes, warm socks and rain gear)
- Contact information (family, friends - emergency numbers and emails)
- Child Care supplies (toys, diapers, books, music, music player, medicines, etc.)
- Pet papers, carriers and supplies (Red Cross Shelters cannot accept pets. Please have alternative plans.)
Items to add as you go out the door:
- Cell phone, laptop and chargers or extra battery supplies
- Medications, glasses a nd other current medical supplies