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EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KITS |
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The Amercian Red Cross/FEMA have recently published a bookelt entitled "Preparing for Disaster" FEMA #475, ARC#A4600, that presents guidelines for putting together emergency supplies kits for the home and automobiles. It can individually be ordered by calling 1/800/480-2520. EVERY family/individual should prepare for disaster by assembling emergency kits both for the home and for every automobile. | |
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American Red Cross Kits |
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Emergency supplies kits are available from the ARC already equipped with many basic items. The automobile kit costs $17; the standard kit costs $28. Both are available at local ARC Chapters. | |
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Vehicle Emergency Supplies List (not all-inclusive): |
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1) First aid kit and basic manual
2) Flashlight with extra batteries
3) White distress flag and/or warning triangle
4) Tire repair kit, booster/jumper cables, pump, flare
5) Bottled water and non-perishable food
6) Seasonal supplies: Winter-blanket, warm clothing, shovel, sand, tire chains, windshield scraper. Summer-sunscreen (SPF15 or greater), shade item, sun glasses
7) Pair of work gloves
8) Poncho/umbrella
9) Basic hygiene kit
10)Multi-blade utility knife
11) Duct tape
12) Special items to meet short term needs of children, the elderly or handicapped, and/or pets (including one day's dose of prescribed pharmeceuticals) | | |
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