We are halfway through National Preparedness Month, and we hope you've been able to take steps to get prepared for emergencies. Earlier this month, we talked about two simple steps you can take to get prepared for an emergency - staying informedand creating an emergency plan.
This week, we're encouraging you to create or update youremergency kit. Ready.gov has a complete list of resources and tips you'll need. Having an emergency kit in your home, car and workplace will allow you to have enough supplies for you and those that depend on you in case local officials and relief workers cannot reach everyone immediately after a disaster.
Building an emergency kit can be inexpensive and fun. Click herefor some of the creative things that people have done to encourage emergency kits in their community! You'll find many of the things you need already in your home. Be sure to tailor your kit to anyspecial needs you and your family may have. For example:
• Include waterproof boots or shoes if your local area is vulnerable to flooding,
• Add in your important documents - insurance details, bank information, etc.,
• Include refills of important prescriptions, and
• If space allows, add children's games to keep them entertained
• Do not forget your pet!
So what's in your emergency kit? Leave a comment on the NPMdiscussion forum and share how you are getting prepared and the items you've added to your emergency kit.
