Get a Ready Kit ready before Irma strikes
GEMA/HS says there are essential items that people need to have available
From Staff Reports
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security lists these items as needed in a Ready Kit. Any one of them could save your life, GEMA/HS officials say.
Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets, seniors or family members with special needs. Add those items to your kit.
Download the Ready Georgia app to have this checklist with you all the time. And before you head to the store, make sure you have written down a comprehensive list of items you need.
Recommended Items
— Water. One gallon per person per day, enough for at least three days, for drinking and hygiene.
— Food. At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
— Can opener. For food, if kit contains canned food.
— Radio. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both.
— Emergency charger for mobile devices.
— Flashlight and extra batteries.
— First aid kit.
— Whistle. To signal for help.
— Face 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 hygiene.
— Wrench or pliers. To turn off utilities.
— Local maps.
Additional Items
— Prescription medications and glasses.
— Infant formula and diapers.
— Pet food, extra water, pet supplies, toys and vaccination forms.
— 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
— Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider adding bedding in cold weather.
— Complete change of clothing. Include a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
— Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper.
— Fire extinguisher.
— Matches in a waterproof container.
— Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items.
— Mess kits, paper cups, plates, plastic utensils and paper towels.
— Paper and pencil.
— Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.
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