Develop a Simple Severe Weather Disaster plan for you and your family at home, work, school and when outdoors. It only takes a few minutes to Identify a safe place to take shelter; as safe room or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building. These few minutes could save your life and the lives of your family and coworkers.
Simple Basic Disaster Supply Kit:
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener (multi-purpose tool) for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- This is not an all-inclusive supply kit, but its a good start.
This HBA Home Pro Tip provided by FamilySAFE Certified, In-Home Saferooms
