Emergency Readiness

    Whether preparing for Emergencies or Severe Weather it is always good to have a plan.

The American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/ 

Direct Relief International:  http://www.directrelief.org/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  http://www.cdc.gov/

Hazardous Chemical Database: http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/

Water

Plastic Jugs Jerry Cans Milk Jugs

 

Heat

Wood Stove, Kerosene Stove or Fireplace.

Food

Canned Goods Powdered Milk, Dry-foods and  Canned Drinks.

Medicine

First-Aid Kit and Prescriptions.

Cooking

Barbecue, Fireplace or Camp Stove.

Light

Propane Lanterns,  Kerosene Lanterns, Flash lights or Candles.

Power

Generators and Batteries

 

Fuel

Wood, Kerosene, Propane or Fire-Logs

Communications

Broadcast Radio, Citizen Band Radio, Cellular Telephone or Ham Radio.

It is important  to consider the handicapped and the elderly at times like these because of their special needs...