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CFC # 99248

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What you have on hand when a disaster happens can make a big difference. Plan to store enough supplies for everyone in your household for at least three days. Include:

q Water: one gallon per person per day.

q Food: nonperishable, high-protein items requiring no refrigeration, cooking or additional water such as energy bars, ready-to-eat soup and peanut butter

q Flashlight: with extra batteries
q First Aid Kit: with a reference guide
q Medications: both prescription and nonprescription

q Battery Operated Radio: with extra batteries
q Tools: wrench, can opener, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting, garbage bags
q Clothing: one change, including sturdy shoes and gloves

q Personal Items: glasses, lenses, copies of important papers, ID, grooming and comfort items
q Sanitary Supplies: toilet paper, personal hygiene, cleaning, and bleach
q Money: cash
q Contact Information: from the Disaster Plan
q Pet Supplies

Keep your Disaster Kit in a location you have determined as suitable for sheltering-in-place.  For example:

Basement
Closet
Room without Windows

 

 

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Arlington Red Cross
4333 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-527-3010
Fax: 703-527-2705
United Way # 8019
CFC # 99248
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