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Emergency Preparedness Tips Make an emergency preparedness
checklist. Schedule occasional family conferences to discuss
procedures to follow in different kinds of emergencies. Hold
practice drills. Post and memorize emergency telephone numbers
(including poison control). Assemble and store a survival kit
containing: Flashlights and portable radio with extra batteries
first aid kit with manual crescent and pipe wrenches for turning
off utilities chlorine bleach for water purification emergency
food and beverage supply (nonperishable food, juices,, and one
gallon of water per person per day) spare eyeglasses, prescribed
medications, baby food, pet food, and special dietary foods
manual can opener sanitation supplies -- large plastic trash
bags, soap (hand, dish, and shampoo), toothbrush and paste,
feminine supplies, infant care items, toilet paper, newspaper,
and a camp shovel a complete chan