Wrenches to cooking and turn off gas matches if needed and water Cooking utensils, supplies including a manual Work gloves can opener and protective Pet food and pet goggles restraints Heavy duty Comfortable, plastic bags warm clothing for waste, and including extra to serve as socks tarps, rain ponchos, and Blankets or other uses sleeping bags, and perhaps even Portable radio a tent with extra batteries (or Copies of vital hand crank for documents such charging) as insurance policies Additional flashlights or sticks Use and replace perishable items like water, food, medications and batteries on a yearly basis. A special note about children If earthquakes scare us because we feel out of control, think how much more true this must be for children, who already must depend on adults for so much of their lives. It is important to spend time with children in your care before the next earthquake to explain why earthquakes occur. Involve them in developing your disaster plan, prepare disaster supplies kits, and practice cover, and hold on.” Consider simulating “drop, conditions by going without electricity or tap water. After the earthquake, remember that children will be under great stress. They may be frightened, their routine will probably be disrupted, and the aftershocks won’t let them forget the experience. Adults tend to leave their children in order to deal with the many demands of the emergency, but this can be devastating to children. Extra contact and support from parents in the early days will pay off later. Whenever possible, include them in the recovery process.
Wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies Work gloves and protective goggles Heavy duty plastic bags for waste, and to serve as tarps, rain ponchos, and other uses Portable radio with extra batteries (or hand crank for charging) Additional flashlights or sticks cooking and matches if needed Cooking utensils, including a manual can opener Pet food and pet restraints Comfortable, warm clothing including extra socks Blankets or sleeping bags, and perhaps even a tent Copies of vital documents such as insurance policies Use and replace perishable items like water, food, medications and batteries on a yearly basis. A special note about children If earthquakes scare us because we feel out of control, think how much more true this must be for children, who already must depend on adults for so much of their lives. It is important to spend time with children in your care before the next earthquake to explain why earthquakes occur. Involve them in developing your disaster plan, prepare disaster supplies kits, and practice “drop, cover, and hold on.” Consider simulating conditions by going without electricity or tap water. After the earthquake, remember that children will be under great stress. They may be frightened, their routine will probably be disrupted, and the aftershocks won’t let them forget the experience. Adults tend to leave their children in order to deal with the many demands of the emergency, but this can be devastating to children. Extra contact and support from parents in the early days will pay off later. Whenever possible, include them in the recovery process.
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