All Hazards Guide in Web Format!

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Although hurricanes are a major threat to our area, there are other events that may occur which may require evacuation from your home. Brush fires, hazardous material spills, floods and tornadoes all have a potentially disruptive influence on our daily lives. To prepare for the unknown, each home should have a 72 hour Disaster Survival kit. You will need to pack some essential items to help you and your family survive, whether you stay at home or leave it during a disaster.

Here is a minimum suggested list of survival kit supplies.  Ensure at least a three days (72 hours) supply for each person. Do not forget pets where applicable!

• Non-perishable food
• Small, preferably single serving cans
• Should not require cooking or refrigeration
• Manual can opener
• Personal medications
• Pills & written prescriptions
• Spare eyeglasses
• Baby needs
• Special foods
• Diapers
• Formula
• Medicines
• Blankets, etc.
• First aid kit
• Battery operated radio
• Headphones or earphone
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries for both
• Drinking water
• One gallon, per person, per day
• Unbreakable containers best
• Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or lawn chairs
• Sanitary supplies
• Children's activities
• Cards
• Books
• Small games
• Coloring books, crayons
• Road maps
• Wet and cold weather clothing