Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Emergency Preparedness

During bad storms keep your self up on news reports.  We haven't seen flooding in the Sacramento/ Central Valley area for quite some time now, but  El Nino storms intensify which means more storms headed our way.  Here are a few things you should know to be prepared as you may have to leave in a hurry:
                                 Before Leaving Home Shut Off Gas and Water

     1.  You should have an emergency car pack in your car and ready to go.
       
               a.  First Aid Kit                                               l.  Duck Tape
               b.  Battery Operated Radio                             m Tow Strap
               c.  Rain Pancho's                                            n.  Drinking Water
               d.  Fire Extinguisher                                       o.  Non Perishable Snacks
               e.  Flashlight                                                   p.  Snow Shovel
               f.  3 reflective Warning Triangles                  q. Warm Blanket
               g. Tire Gage                                                    r.  Kitty Litter  (Use for traction)
               h.  Foam Tire Sealer                                       s.  Leatherman Tool
               i   Gloves                                                        t.  Windshield Ice Scrapper
               j.  Rags                                                           u.  Two Pair of Sterile Latex Gloves
               k. Matches in Waterproof Container              v.  Can Opner

     2.  Personal Emergency Bags: Prescription Medicine/Parents bag should have a call list for                       relatives and emergency services

              a. Change Of Cloths                                       f. Cards/Games (adults and kids)
              b. Warm Jacket                                               g. Water/Snacks
              c. Extra Pair of Shoes
              d. Hat and Gloves
              d. Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste
              e.  Sleeping Bag/Warm Blanket
             
  Things to Plan Ahead:

               a.  Call lists for relatives and emergency services
               b.  Take Pictures of Personal Property Store in Safe Place (Cloud)
               c.  List of Medications
               d.  Carrying Cases for Animals/ Pet Food  (Have it ready)
             

             


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