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Disaster Preparedness

The following is the list of things you should have in plastic zippered bag in a backpack when you head out the door:

1. Cell Phone and charger

2. Food, Water : An average of a gallon a day per person; Three days supply of nonperishables, Baby food, formula, special-needs foods, Mechanical Can opener

3. Health Needs: First aid kit, dust mask, cotton T-shirt, moist toweletts, prescription medicine, diapers, menstrual supplies

4. Tools, supplies: Battery powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries for both' duct tape, heavy duty garbage bags, multipurpose tool that includes pliers, whictle

5. Documents: Bank account records, copies of social security cards, passports, drivers licenses, important family documents, insurance policies, telephone numbers

Source : Department of Homeland Security