It is important to prepare yourself, your family, and pets before a disaster occurs. This can be done by creating a Go! Kit.

 

These kits should be assembled to sustain at least three days.   

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Go! Kit Supplies:

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• Water- One gallon per person and per pet for each day. Store water in unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.

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• Food – A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned foods with a hand-operated can opener.

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• Antibacterial hand wipes or gel.

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• First Aid Kit, a first aid book and required prescription medications.

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• Blankets or sleeping bags – at least one per person.

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• Battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.

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• Fire extinguisher – ABC type.

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• Credit cards, cash and change.

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• An extra set of car and house keys.

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• ​Extra pair of eyeglasses.

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• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper.

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• A list of family physicians.

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• A list of important family information including phone numbers.

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• Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.

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• Insurance paper work and other legal papers.

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Sanitation Supplies:

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• Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps and rain ponchos.

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• Large trash cans.

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• Bar soap and liquid detergent.

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• Household bleach.

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• Rubber gloves.

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