April 13, 2007, Newsletter Issue #112: Are we prepared checklist

Tip of the Week

At home, is where we should all begin to become prepared. These simple statements will help your become organized and more aware of what is needed. Check them off as each one is accomplished.

* The water heater is strapped to the wall.
* I know where to shut off the water, power, and gas and have placed tools at each location.
* Anything that could have fallen on my head has been secured.
* I have moved the bleach and ammonia to separate locations. (If these were to break and mix, they produce a very deadly toxic gas.)
* I know the unsafe locations in the house.
* I have made an emergency plan and know escape routes and meeting places.
* Emergency lighting has been installed in selected outlets.
* I know the location of the nearest emergency services. (police, fre, etc.)
* I know which neighbors have medical experience.
* I have talked with my neighbors about emergency preparedness.
* My neighbors have keys to my house and know how to turn off my utilites.
* My neighbors have a list of my important phone numbers and contacts.
* My household had conducted a home evacration drill.
* My children know how to dial 911 and get help from the neighbors.
* Each family member carries a family photo with pertinient information on the back.
* I have evaluated what supplies my family needs to store.
* I have the proper amount of water stored for emergency use.
* I have stored emergency food supplies.
* I have stored cooking items for emergency use.
* I have stored emergency itens to use as shelter.
* I have a first aid kit.
* I have stored emergency lighting equipment.
* I have stored emergency heating supplies and fuel.
* I have stored items to keep in touch with the world.
* I have positioned tools that I will need for an emergency.
* I have stored sanitation supplies.
* I have stored supplies for the baby.
* I have stored supplies for my pets.
* I have stored miscellaneous supplies including money for emergency use.
* I have taken and passed first-aid and CPR classes and my cards are up to date.

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