Emergency Preparation

Have copies of all your documents easily available to Grab and GO! 

Have an emergency plan ready!

•  Natural Disasters
• Health Emergencies
• Child care
• Pet care
• Create a group of people that can help you (transportation, pets, monitor home, bring you supplies)

In a small bag have important items ready to Grab and GO for a medical emergency!

• Copy of your documents
• Small supply of important medications, especially ones that the hospital may not have on hand
• Phone charger 
• Cell phone with "emergency contacts" easily identifiable
• Pen and paper
• Spare keys for car and home
• Any medical supplies you MUST have

Prepare a GO BAG for a natural disaster!

• Waterproof backpack or bag - "Drybag"
• First aid kit (band-aids, dressings, tape etc.) - Including: Liquid  bandage, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, ACE wrap, butterfly bandages, antibiotic and hydrocortisone cream, tweezers, and safety pins.
• Tourniquet
• Gloves
• Water filtration
• Emergency radio
• Glowsticks
• Survival blanket
• Whistle
• Matches - Waterproof container
• Fire-starter, flint
• Duct tape
• Tarp
• Carabiners
• Hammock with mosquito netting
• Compass
• Knife
• Handsaw
• Seeds - vegetable
• Camp stove, pots, utensils, and fuel
• Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and brush
• Straps
• Pen/paper
• Masks
• Sunblock
• Poncho

I also have a 5 day supply of emergency food, water, and canned dog food.

**** These are all just suggestions of good items to have in your GO BAG, we cannot guarantee the actual function of these items in a survival situation or your survival skills!****  

• Make sure your home can be found in an emergency, visible numbers from the street, good lighting, and clear access into home
• POLST posted on refrigerator
• Easy access to call 911 - Cell phone, emergency call system, pendants
• Keypad lock - Give the code to trusted individuals so if you are unable to open the door, others can in an emergency!