Preparedness:
The key to any disaster or emergency situation is to be Red Cross Ready. Having your plans and supplies in order will help to eliminate some of the worry and will help to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones.
There are three main steps to being Red Cross Ready:
1. Make a Plan
2. Build a Kit
3. Stay Informed
Make a Plan
Have a plan for you and your family. If an evacuation is ordered, know where you will go and how you will get there.
Know the plan of those close to you.
Make sure those close to you know your plan.
Have a personal communications plan to stay in touch: Have two (2) OUT OF STATE contacts for you and your family to check in with if separated.
Build a Kit
Your kit should contain supplies for 7-10 days. This includes:
all medications taken by you or your family members.
copies of all prescriptions and insurance information
any food needed for special dietary concerns
weather radio
flashlight
batteries
personal hygiene supplies
water (it is estimated that each person needs one (1) gallon of water each day.
important papers and bills
cash
Stay Informed
Stay current on information by following local news broadcasts.
Information on approaching severe weather can be found on this website, www.arcno.org
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