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24 hour
This page is intended to help you prepare for disasters (large and small) before they happen. Using this procedure, your family can assemble a 72 hour and emergency evacuation kit in small steps over a six month period. Check off each item for each week as you gather the contents and finish the "To Do" work. Supplies may be stored all together in a large plastic garbage can or food may be kept on kitchen or pantry shelves. Remember to rotate your perishable supplies and change water as needed for freshness. An asterisk (*) next to an item means "for each family member".
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Disaster supplies calendar
This Disaster Supplies Calendar is intended to help you prepare for disasters before they happen. Using the calendar, you can assemble a disaster supplies kit in small steps over a five-month period. Check off items you gather each week. Remember to change and replace perishable supplies (such as food and water) every six months.
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Disaster Supply kit
There are six basics you should stock for your home: 1) water, 2) food, 3) first aid supplies, 4)clothing and bedding, 5) tools a emergency supplies, and 6) special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to container.
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Red Cross Disaster supply kit
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond.
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Disaster Supply kit Calendar -Weekly supply
Disaster Supply kit Calendar -Weekly supply
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Food and Water in an emergency
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.
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Portable / Auto supply kit
OK, you’ve prepared your home. What about when you are traveling? Americans spend a great deal of time in their vehicles. You also need to prepare for when you are traveling. A portable survival kit kept in the car and in your office will give you the ability to survive until you are able to return home.
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Safe drinking water
Loss of safe drinking water can be deadly. Most people, with few exceptions, will be feeling the effects if they go without water for more than 36 hours, some as short as 24 hours. Dehydration occurs much quicker than starvation. Our bodies can tolerate the loss of food much better. With an ample water supply, starvation is delayed many days, even weeks.
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Water conservation
Many people have asked the American Red Cross for tips on conserving water for environmental reasons, as well as when drought conditions threaten. The following tips were developed by a coalition of specialists on water conservation in Florida, and are also consistent with the recommendations that were developed through the National Disaster Education Coalition's "Drought Forum":
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Your Family Disaster Kit
After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives?