You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed
during the emergency period. At a minimum, these supplies should
include: - Several clean containers for water, large enough for
a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
- A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food. - A first aid kit and
manual. - A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra
batteries. - Sleeping bags or extra blankets. - Water-purifying
supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented,
ordinary household chlorine bleach. - Prescription medicines and
special medical needs. - Baby food and/or prepared formula,
diapers, and other baby supplies. - Disposable cleaning cloths,
such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing
facilities are not available. - Personal hygiene supplies, such
as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc. - An emergency kit
for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a
first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc. You can
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