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Here's what to put in your emergency preparedness kit in case of California wildfire, earthquake

Here's what to put in your emergency preparedness kit in case of California wildfire, earthquake
in case of an emergency or *** natural disaster being prepared is key. And that means being equipped with proper supplies. The american red cross put together *** list of the basic supplies. Any survival kit should have at *** minimum first and foremost water one gallon per person per day. Consider two weeks worth of supply for home and *** three day supply if evacuated. Same goes for non perishable food, batteries, flashlights and radios are also important to have at hand. Have *** first aid kit and enough medication to last seven days. Also, sanitation and personal hygiene items, *** multipurpose tool that can help in case you need to turn off utilities. Of course, don't forget your cellphone and family and emergency contact information. Bring cop of personal documents such as passports, birth certificates and insurance policies. Blankets are also important and maps of the area. Lastly, don't forget to have extra cash. These are just the basic items you should have ready for any emergency ready that Gov says to make sure you store the items in airtight plastic bags and the rest of the kit fitted in one or two. Easy to carry containers
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Here's what to put in your emergency preparedness kit in case of California wildfire, earthquake
California officials recommend keeping an emergency supply kit ready in case of a wildfire, earthquake or another disaster.Cal Fire recommends that you store the kit of essentials in a backpack and also have a three-day supply of food and water ready to go in a tub or chest on wheels. Don't forget baby formula if you need it, and food and water for your pet. In case of an evacuation at night, it's also good to have a pair of shoes and flashlight near your bed. Cal Fire Chief Daniel Berlant said along with the essentials, it's important not to forget important documents and other personal items, especially if you have to evacuate from your home. "Even in my own house, all my important documents are in one location," he said during a Facebook Live chat with KCRA 3. "A go-bag doesn't necessarily just mean things that you might need like clothes or phone chargers. But they're the valuable items. The memorabilia. The photographs that are irreplaceable. Birth certificates, legal documents, all of that really should be in one location in your home."The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that you keep canned food needed for your kit in a cool, dry place and store boxed food in tightly closed containers. Consider updating your kit each year. You should also consider keeping versions of your emergency supply kit in different locations like home, workplace and car since you’ll never know when an emergency will happen. | MORE | Emergency, disaster preparedness assistance available in six languagesFor an at-work kit that would keep you prepared in case you needed to shelter in place for 24 hours, FEMA says to consider food, water, medicine and comfortable walking shoes stored in a "grab and go" case. Here's a full breakdown of what to consider overall for your emergency supply or evacuation kits, according to Cal Fire, FEMA and the California Department of Public Health.What to put in your emergency supply kitFace masks or coverings; Dust maskThree-day supply of food and three gallons of water per person; Infant formula/diapers/bottles if neededMap marked with at least two evacuation routesPrescriptions or special medications; non-prescription medication like pain relieversChange of clothingExtra eyeglasses or contact lensesPersonal hygiene itemsAn extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler's checksFirst aid kitBattery-powered radio and extra batteriesSanitation suppliesCopies of important documents in waterproof containers (birth certificates, passports, etc.)Pet food and waterExtra cell phone battery or chargersWhistlePlastic sheeting and duct tapeMoist towelettes, garbage bagsNon-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilitiesCan opener for canned foodCash and changePaper and pencilHere are other items you could consider bringing:ValuablesFamily photos and other memorabiliaPersonal computers or hard driveSleeping bag or warm blanket for each personFire extinguisherMatches in a waterproof containerBooks, games, puzzles or other things for your childrenMess kits or paper cups, plates and towelsTentCompassRain gearSignal flareScissorsTweezersWhat type of food should I put in my emergency kit? What do I need for my first aid kit? The California Department of Public Health recommends these items. At least a three-day supply of non-perishable foodReady-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetablesProtein or fruit barsDry cereal or granolaPeanut butterDried fruitNutsCrackersCanned juicesNon-perishable pasteurized milkHigh-energy foodsComfort/stress foodsHere are items for your first-aid kitTwo pairs of sterile glovesSterile dressings to stop bleedingSoap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfectAntibiotic ointment to prevent infectionBurn ointment to prevent infectionAdhesive bandages in a variety of sizesEyewash solution to flush the eyesThermometerPrescription medications you take every day (check expiration dates)Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and suppliesMedicine dropperNon-prescription drugs (aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication)

California officials recommend keeping an emergency supply kit ready in case of a wildfire, earthquake or another disaster.

Cal Fire recommends that you store the kit of essentials in a backpack and also have a three-day supply of food and water ready to go in a tub or chest on wheels. Don't forget baby formula if you need it, and food and water for your pet.

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In case of an evacuation at night, it's also good to have a pair of shoes and flashlight near your bed.

Cal Fire Chief Daniel Berlant said along with the essentials, it's important not to forget important documents and other personal items, especially if you have to evacuate from your home.

"Even in my own house, all my important documents are in one location," he said during a Facebook Live chat with KCRA 3. "A go-bag doesn't necessarily just mean things that you might need like clothes or phone chargers. But they're the valuable items. The memorabilia. The photographs that are irreplaceable. Birth certificates, legal documents, all of that really should be in one location in your home."

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that you keep canned food needed for your kit in a cool, dry place and store boxed food in tightly closed containers. Consider updating your kit each year.

You should also consider keeping versions of your emergency supply kit in different locations like home, workplace and car since you’ll never know when an emergency will happen.

| MORE | Emergency, disaster preparedness assistance available in six languages

For an at-work kit that would keep you prepared in case you needed to shelter in place for 24 hours, FEMA says to consider food, water, medicine and comfortable walking shoes stored in a "grab and go" case.

Here's a full breakdown of what to consider overall for your emergency supply or evacuation kits, according to Cal Fire, FEMA and the California Department of Public Health.

What to put in your emergency supply kit

  • Face masks or coverings; Dust mask
  • Three-day supply of food and three gallons of water per person; Infant formula/diapers/bottles if needed
  • Map marked with at least two evacuation routes
  • Prescriptions or special medications; non-prescription medication like pain relievers
  • Change of clothing
  • Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • Personal hygiene items
  • An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler's checks
  • First aid kit
  • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
  • Sanitation supplies
  • Copies of important documents in waterproof containers (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
  • Pet food and water
  • Extra cell phone battery or chargers
  • Whistle
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags
  • Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
  • Can opener for canned food
  • Cash and change
  • Paper and pencil

Here are other items you could consider bringing:

  • Valuables
  • Family photos and other memorabilia
  • Personal computers or hard drive
  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Books, games, puzzles or other things for your children
  • Mess kits or paper cups, plates and towels
  • Tent
  • Compass
  • Rain gear
  • Signal flare
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers

What type of food should I put in my emergency kit? What do I need for my first aid kit?

The California Department of Public Health recommends these items.

  • At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
  • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
  • Protein or fruit bars
  • Dry cereal or granola
  • Peanut butter
  • Dried fruit
  • Nuts
  • Crackers
  • Canned juices
  • Non-perishable pasteurized milk
  • High-energy foods
  • Comfort/stress foods

Here are items for your first-aid kit

  • Two pairs of sterile gloves
  • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
  • Soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
  • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
  • Burn ointment to prevent infection
  • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
  • Eyewash solution to flush the eyes
  • Thermometer
  • Prescription medications you take every day (check expiration dates)
  • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies
  • Medicine dropper
  • Non-prescription drugs (aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication)