Diaster Supply Kits

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If a disaster happens, you are not going to have time to shop or search for suplies. That's why you should put together supplies now.

Look over the checklists

Gather the supplies that are listed. Some supplies you will have on hand. You will have to shop for others. Do it soon, while you're thinking about it. You'll need them all if your family is unable to leave home. Certain supplies are marked with an asterisk (*). You'll need these if you have to leave the house in a hurry. Put these evacuation supplies in a container that's easy to carry.

You should stock six basics for your home


(1) Water, (2) Food, (3) tools and emergency supplies, (4) clothing and bedding, (5) First-aid supplies and (6) special items.

1. Water

* Store water in plastic containers. Make sure the water storage container you plan to use is of food grade quality, such as 2-liter soda bottles, with tigh-fitting screw-cap lids. Don't use milk cartons or glass bottles. These containers can decompose or break.

* Store one gallon (four quarts) of water per person in your family per day. A grownup needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Children, nursing mothers and sick people will need more.

*Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).*

* If your local water is treated commercially by a water treatment utility, you don't have to treat the water before storing it. check to find out.

* Change and replace stored water every six months.

* If you plan to use commercially prepared "spring" or "drinking" water, keep the water in its original sealed container.

to be continued

love,
dee

[humble angel]

FOOD


To judge how long you can store food supplies, for for an 'expiration date' or 'best if used by' date on the products. If you can not find a date on the product, then the general recommendation is to store food products for six months and then replace them.

*You will need enough supplies to last several days to a week.

*Avoid foods that are high in fat and protein.

*Don't stock salty foods, since they will make you thirsty.

*Stock canned foods that won't require cooking, water or special preparation.

*Store supplies of non-perishable foods and water in a hand place. You need to have these items packed and ready in case there is no time to gather food from the kitchen when disaster strikes.

*Foods that are compact and lightweight are easy to store and easy to carry.

*Stock salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned food with high liguid content.

Recommended foods include:

*Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables. (Be sure to include a manual can opener)

*Canned juices, milk and soup (if powdered, store extra water).

*High energy foods, such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bras and trail mix.

*Comfort foods, such as hard candy, sweetened cereals, candy bars and cookies.

*Instant coffee, tea bags

*Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on special diets, if necessary.

*Compressed food bars. They store well, are lightweight, taste good and are very nutritious.

*Trail mix. It is available as a prepackaged product or you can assemble it on your own.

*Dried foods. They can be nutritious and satisfying, but some have a lot of salt content, which promotes thirst. Read the label to check sodium content.

*Freeze-dried foods. They are tasty and lightweight, but will need water for reconstitution.

*Instant Meals. Cups of noodles or cups of soup are a good addition, although they do need water for reconstitution.

*Snack-sized canned goods. Good because they generally have pull-top lids or twist-open keys.

*Prepackaged beverages. Those in foil packages and foil-lined boxes are suitable because they are tightly sealed and will keep for a long time.

AVOID


*Commercially dehydrated foods. They can require a great deal of water for reconstitution and extra effort in their preparation.

*Bottled foods. They are generally too heavy and bulky, and break easily.

*Meal-sized canned foods. They are usually bulky and heavy.

*Whole grains, beans pasta. Preparation could be complicated under the circumstances of a disaster.

Special Note;
Always remember to get things that your family likes. If you buy stuff that your not used to eating, chances are you won't eat them.

love,
dee