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TO prepare for disasters, the pre is
important to stress—that is, gather emer-
gency items in advance, putting them all
in one place and letting everyone in the
family know where they are. If an emer-
gency occurs, you’ll be ready to provide
for yourselves for a few days, if needed.
Making up a family emergency kit is a
great family project. Pack items in con-
tainers that are easy to grab and carry,
such as a duffel bag or one or two camping
backpacks.
Begin with these basics:
w w A three-day supply of water (about
1 gallon per person per day) and non-
perishable food.
w w A can opener and utensils for cooking
and eating.
w w Sanitation and hygiene items, such as
toilet paper.
w w A flashlight and extra batteries.
w w A hand-crank or battery-powered radio.
w w Extra clothes and shoes.
w w Photocopies of important documents,
such as emergency contacts, insurance
policies, birth certificates and a list of
medicines.
w w A first aid kit.
w w A multipurpose tool.
w w Blankets or sleeping bags.
w w Duct tape and plastic sheeting, in case
you need to shelter in place.
w w Any special items, such
as medicines, baby formula
and pacifiers, or food and
water for pets.
Keep the supplies in a
cool, easy-access spot and
replace the food and water
every six months. Rethink
the kit once a year to keep
up with your family’s changing needs,
advises the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency.
For more ideas—including additional
items to pack and what else to consider
during emergencies and evacuations—
visit the American Red Cross at
.
Peace of mind: Making
an emergency supply kit
For more information on disaster preparedness
and how SGMH prepares itself and the community
for a disaster, please contact Jan Merrick,
SGMH Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, at
or 951-845-1121.
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Memorial Hospital
is honored
to announce that
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