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Make a plan, be informed, and get involved. Enlist the members of your household in a “scavenger hunt” to locate the following items necessary for your kit or bring the list on your next shopping trip. If you already have a kit, now is a good time to check batteries in your flashlight, expiration dates on food packages, and update any other items. If you don't have a kit, below is the emergency supply list:
Emergency Supply List
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
-Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
-Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
- Cash or traveler's checks and change
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper - When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
- Fire Extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time. More information is available online at www.ready.gov.
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Did you know that CTK has an Emergency Disaster Preparedness Team? The group has been creating plans of action in case of a natural disaster, pandemic, or other large scale emergencies that would need community response and coordination of efforts.
In an effort to be sure Christ the King is READY, there will be several activities happening throughout the month of September.
- The Sunday School children will talk about what to do in case of a fire at church, as well take part in a BE READY Scavenger hunt with their family (they can win prizes too).
- The congregation will have a fire drill on a Sunday morning in September to PRACTICE our evacuation plan. Note: If you child is in Sunday school and the alarm goes off, DO NOT go to the lower level to find them. Their teacher will take them to the northwest end of the parking lot and you can unite with them there.
- Watch the weekly Bulletins and the slides shown before church each week for more information on our BE READY Plans.
Does your family have a PLAN? Have you talked to the members of your family (immediate and extended) about situations that might lead to a disaster and how you will respond and communicate? Here are four easy steps you can take to get ready.
1. Get A Kit. When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. For a list of supplies go to www.ready.gov or pick up a copy at the Parsh Nurse Information Center (next to the Welome Center) or stop in the church office.
2. Make a Plan Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.
3, Be Informed: The State of Minnesota has created an emergency preparedness web site called "Ready Minnesota". This site contains information on individual and family preparedness as well as the state's Severe Weather Awareness Week campaign, pandemic flu information, and specific recovery information for people who have experienced recent disaster events in Minnesota. The web site is growing so check it often at www.codeready.org!
4. Get Involved: After preparing yourself and your family for possible emergencies take the next step and get involved in preparing your community. Learn more about Citizen Corps like CERT, which actively involves citizens in making our communities and our nation safer, stronger and better prepared. For more information, go to www.citizencorps.gov to get involved.
Submitted by the CTK Disaster Preparedness Team
