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Disaster
Preparedness for Families and
People with Disabilities |
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There are six basics you should stock for your home: 1) water, 2)
food, 3) first aid supplies, 4) clothing and bedding, 5) tools and
emergency supplies, and 6) special items. |
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WATER |
Store water in plastic containers, such as
large soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose
or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A person who is
generally active needs to drink at least two quarts of water each
day. Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that
amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need to drink
even more. |
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Store three gallons of water per person (one
gallon for each day and for each person). Keep at least a three-day
supply of water (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation
and sanitation) for each person in the household. |
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FOOD |
FIRST AID KIT |
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Store at least a three-day supply of
nonperishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration,
preparation, or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat
food, pack a can of Sterno and matches. Select food items that are
compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods
in your disaster supplies kit: |
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one
for each car. A first aid kit should include the following: |
| _____Ready-to-eat
canned meats |
_____Sterile,
adhesive bandages in assorted sizes |
| _____Canned
fruits, dried fruits, and nuts |
_____Assorted
sizes of safety pins |
| _____Canned
vegetables |
_____Cleansing
agent/soap |
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_____Latex
gloves (2 pairs) |
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_____Sunscreen |
| Nonprescription
Drugs |
_____2-inch
sterile gauze pads (4-6) |
| _____Aspirin
or nonaspirin pain reliever |
_____4-inch
sterile gauze pads (4-6) |
| _____Antidiarrheal
medication |
_____Triangular
bandages (3) |
| _____Antacid
(for stomach upset) |
_____2-inch
sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) |
| _____Syrup
of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) |
_____3-inch
sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) |
| _____Laxative |
_____Scissors |
| _____Activated
charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center |
_____Adhesive
tape |
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_____Needle |
| Sanitation |
_____Antiseptic |
| _____Toilet
paper, towelettes |
_____Rubbing
Alcohol |
| _____Soap,
liquid detergent |
_____Thermomet |
| _____Feminine
hygiene supplies |
_____Tongue
blades (2) |
| _____Personal
hygiene items |
_____Tube
of petroleum jelly of other lubricant |
| _____Plastic
garbage bags, ties ( for personal sanitation uses) |
_____Extra
eye glasses |
| _____Plastic
bucket with tight lid |
_____Tweezers |
| _____Disinfectant |
_____Heavy
cotton of hemp rope |
| _____Household
chlorine bleach |
_____Patch
kit and can of seal-in-air |
| _____Facial
tissues |
_____Videocassettes |
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_____Disposable
dust masks |
| CLOTHING
& BEDDING |
_____Plastic
sheeting |
| _____One
complete change of clothing and footwear per person |
_____Map
of the area (for locating shelters) |
| _____Sturdy
shoes or work boots |
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| _____Rain
gear |
For
Baby |
| _____Blankets
or sleeping bags |
_____Formula |
| _____Hat
and gloves |
_____Diapers/wipes |
| _____Thermal
underwear |
_____Bottles |
| _____Sunglasses |
_____Powdered
formula, milk or baby food |
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_____Medications |
| TOOLS
& SUPPLIES |
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| _____Mess
kits or paper cups; plates and plastic utensils |
Important
Family Documents |
| _____Cash
or traveler's checks, coins |
_____Copy
of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds |
| _____Non-electric
can opener, utility knife |
_____Copy
of passports, Social Security cards, immunization records |
| _____Pliers,
screwdriver, hammer, crowbar, assorted nails, wood screws |
_____Record
of credit card accounts |
| _____Shutoff
wrench, to turn off household gas and water |
_____Record
of bank account numbers, names, and phone numbers |
| _____Tape,
such as duct tape |
_____Inventory
of valuable household goods, important phone numbers |
| _____Compass |
_____Family
records (birth, marriage, death certificates) |
| _____Matches
in a waterproof container |
_____Copy
of Supplemental Security Income award letter |
| _____Aluminum
foil |
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| _____Plastic
storage containers |
Medical
Needs |
| _____Signal
flare |
_____Heart
and high blood pressure medication |
| _____Paper,
pencil |
_____Insulin |
| _____Needles,
thread |
_____Prescription
drugs |
| _____Medicine
dropper |
_____Denture
supplies |
| _____Adhesive
labels |
_____Contact
lenses and supplies |
| _____Safety
goggles |
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| _____Heavy
work gloves |
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| _____Whistle |
Service
Animal and Pet Supplies |
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_____Food |
| Items
for Service Animals/Pets |
_____Extra
water |
| _____Food |
_____Leash/harness |
| _____Additional
water |
_____Collar |
| _____Leash/harness |
_____Identification
tags |
| _____Identification
tags |
_____Medications |
| _____Medications
and medical records |
_____Vaccinations
and medical records |
| _____Litter/pan |
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Portable
Disaster Supplies Kit |
| Entertainment |
_____Emergency
information list/other lists |
| _____Games
and books |
_____Small
flashlight |
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_____Whistle/other
noisemaker |
| Other
Disaster Supplies |
_____Water |
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Disability-Related Supplies and Special
Equipment - Check items you use, and describe item type and location. |
_____Extra
medication
_____Copies of prescriptions
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| _____Glasses |
_____Extra
pair of glasses |
| _____Eating
utensils |
_____Hearing
aid |
| _____Grooming
utensils |
_____Sanitary
supplies |
| _____Dressing
devices |
_____Pad
and pencil or other writing device |
| _____Writing
devices |
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| _____Hearing
device |
Car
Supplies |
| _____Oxygen |
_____Several
blankets |
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_____Extra
set of mittens or gloves, wool socks, and a wool cap |
| Flow
rate |
_____Jumper
cables and instructions |
| _____Suction
equipment |
_____Small
sack of sand or kitty litter for traction |
| _____Dialysis
equipment |
_____Small
shovel |
| _____Sanitary
supplies |
_____Set
of tire chains or traction mats |
| _____Urinary
supplies |
_____Red
cloth to use as a flag |
| _____Ostomy
supplies |
_____CB
radio or cellular telephone |
| _____Wheelchair |
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| Wheelchair
repair kit |
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| _____Walker |
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| _____Crutches |
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| _____Cane(s) |
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| _____Dentures |
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| _____Monitors |
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| _____Other |
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Other informational sites: |
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| www.health.state.ny.us |
www.fema.org |
www.redcross.org |
www.cdc.gov |
www.epa.gov |
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Nicholas A. DeRosa
Director of Health |
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Oneida County
Department of Health
Adirondack Bank Building
5th Floor
185 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13501
(315) 798-6400
Email: publichealth@ocgov.net |
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© 2003 Oneida County, New York, USA |