Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
A recent survey shows that roughly half of the people in the U.S. Have some kind of emergency “go-to” kit in their home. Even at that, about a quarter of those people feel their kit is not adequately stocked. Here's a way to be sure you are well prepared for the hurricane season, or any natural disaster that may come our way.
For more disaster preparedness tips, visit FloridaDisaster.org.
Important documents
• A list of style, serial number and manufacturer information for medical devices
• List of important phone numbers (County emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, vets, out of town contacts, friends and family)
• Insurance cards, medical records, banking information, credit card numbers, copies of social security cards, birth certificates and marriage licenses, copy of will and other personal documents
• Set of car, house and office keys
• Animal records (service animal i.d, vet records, proof of ownership)
• Information about where you receive medication, the name of the drug and dosage
First Aid Supplies
• First Aid Manual
• Sterile adhesive bandages
• Sterile gauze pads
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
• Triangular bandages
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Sewing needle
• Moistened towelettes
• Antiseptic
• Disinfectant wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Thermometer
• Petroleum jelly
• Safety pins
• Soap
• Latex gloves
• Sunscreen
• Aspirin/other pain reliever
• Anti-diarrheal medicine
• Antacid
• Laxative
• Cotton balls
• Q-tips
Nonperishable food and water
• It is suggested to prepare enough water for each person to have a gallon per day
• Non-electric can opener
• Paper plates and napkins, plastic cups and utensils
NOAA Weather Radio
(hand cranked or battery operated)