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Collierville: Build an Emergency Kit

After a major disaster the usual services we take for granted, such as running water, refrigeration, and telephones, may be unavailable. Experts recommend that you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days (72 hours).

Your basic emergency kit should include:

• Water – one gallon per person per day
• Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water
• Manual can opener
• First Aid kit & instructions
• Essential medications
• Flashlight
• Radio – battery operated
• Batteries
• Cash in small denominations
• A copy of important documents & phone numbers
• Unscented liquid household bleach for water purification
• Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, and soap
• Sturdy shoes
• Heavy gloves
• Warm clothes, a hat and rain gear
• A local map
• Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
• Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
• Blanket or sleeping bag
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
• Large plastic bags for waste and sanitation
• Any special-need items for children and seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget water and supplies for your pets.

A go-bag is for use in the event of an evacuation. Be sure that your bag is easy to carry and that it has an ID tag. Prepare one for each family member. Keep a go-bag at home, at work and in your vehicle. Include the following:

• Some water, food, and manual can opener
• Flashlight
• Radio – battery operated
• Batteries
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Personal medications and prescriptions
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
• Basic First Aid kit and instructions
• Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat, and rain gear
• Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
• Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies
• Dust mask
• Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages
• Cash
• Copies of insurance and identification cards
• Any special-need items for children and seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget pet supplies.

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