Are you prepared?
Water for Emergencies
We are lucky to have readily available clean municipal water, but in an emergency, these sources may become unavailable. The Red Cross recommends that we each have at least 14 gallons of water per person stored for emergencies. That’s a lot to store and can’t be carried. A SolarBag is a great supplement to your emergency kit: it has a seven year shelf life, it’s transportable, and it has broader contaminant coverage than conventional filters.
Natural disasters affect thousands of people every year. You should know what your risks are and prepare to protect yourself, your family and community.
Preparation for the unexpected is a universal recommendation. Assembling a supply kit and developing a family emergency plan are the first steps you can take to be ready for any natural disaster or emergency. Water is a crucial component to any emergency kit. Go to the Why a SolarBag section to learn how to ensure a clean water supply.
Information provided by www.ready.gov Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
Be prepared, build a kit
A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you and you may need to survive on your own after an emergency.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN A BASIC EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day.
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger.
Information provided by www.ready.gov Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
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