Things You'll Need:
- Warm Clothes
- Distilled Water
- First Aid Kits
- Cash
- Small Wedge Of Wood
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Step 1
Maintain a supply of one gallon of clean water per person per day for 3 to 7 days.
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Step 2
Keep water in plastic containers and have filters and purification tablets on hand.
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Step 3
Store enough nonperishable food to last your family (including pets) for 3 days to one week, such as canned food, dry food, juices, boxed food and vegetables.
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Step 4
Keep an alternative-cooking source, such as barbecues and propane stoves, handy in case you lose gas and/or electricity. If you use propane, make sure your tank is full, and keep an extra tank on hand.
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Step 5
Keep plenty of warm clothes and sleeping bags on hand for your family.
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Step 6
Keep a good supply of wood for fireplaces and wood-burning stoves.
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Step 7
Keep plenty of flashlights and lanterns in the house. Consider solar recharging and hand-crank units to avoid worrying about batteries.
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Step 8
Keep all your prescriptions filled and maintain an extra supply of prescription and non-prescription medication. Ask your healthcare provider about getting prescription refills ahead of time.
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Step 9
Keep some cash on hand in case your bank's computer systems fail.
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Step 10
Keep your car's gas tank at least 1/2 full to avoid long gas station lines.
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Step 11
Keep a supply of books, cards and board games ready to keep your family entertained in the event of a power failure.












Comments
Houlesranch said
on 7/15/2008 Oh this is great information. i am printing it out and keeping it on my refrigerator for reference