Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness – Be Ready, Stay Safe

Emergencies can happen at any time. Taking a few moments to prepare now can make all the difference when the unexpected occurs.

📄 Read the Full Community Emergency Plan Here:
🔗 Community Emergency Plan (PDF)

Get Prepared with These Guides:

Essential Emergency Readiness Resources:

 Build Your 72-Hour Emergency Kit

A 72-hour kit contains essentials to sustain you and your family for three days. Customize your kit based on your unique needs.

Basic Emergency Kit Checklist:

✔️ Water: 4L per person per day (drinking & sanitation)
✔️ Food: Non-perishable items for all family members and pets
✔️ First-aid kit
✔️ Flashlight & radio (battery-powered or crank) + extra batteries
✔️ Extra car keys, credit cards & cash
✔️ Sanitation supplies (wipes, soap, hand sanitizer)
✔️ Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
✔️ Important family documents & emergency contacts
✔️ Prescriptions & special medications
✔️ Chargers for electronic devices
✔️ Insurance documents
✔️ Change of clothes for each family member

Emergency Kit for Families with Infants

If you have an infant or are expecting, consider adding:
1.  Breastfeeding aids, formula, bottles, baby food & extra water
2.  Diapers, wipes & extra baby clothes
3.  Prenatal vitamins, medications & ointments for mom and baby

♿ Emergency Kit for Persons with Disabilities or Special Needs

Those with mobility challenges may need:
1.  Tire patch kit & seal-in-air product for wheelchair/scooter tires
2.  Heavy gloves for wheeling over debris
3.  Spare deep-cycle battery for motorized wheelchair/scooter
4.  Lightweight manual wheelchair as a backup (if feasible)
5.  Spare catheters & personal care supplies
6.  Power outage backup plan

🏥 Emergency Kit for Individuals with Medical Conditions

If you have diabetes, severe allergies, or other chronic conditions, ensure your kit includes:
1. MedicAlert bracelet or ID
2.  Blood glucose testing kit, extra batteries & record book
3.  Fast-acting sugar for low blood glucose
4.  Insulin storage (thermal bag & ice packs if needed)
5.  Extra syringes, needles & insulin pens

Maintaining Your Kit

🔄 Check & refresh your kit every six months:

  • Replace expired food, water & medications
  • Update documents & credit cards
  • Ensure batteries are charged
  • Swap seasonal items (e.g., bug spray in summer, warm clothing in winter)
    💡 Set a reminder on your calendar!

Packing Tip: Store items in Ziploc bags to prevent leakage from melting, breaking, or spoilage.

Emergency Vehicle Kit

A small emergency kit in your vehicle can be life-saving during road emergencies.

🚘 Basic Car Emergency Kit:

✔️ Blanket
✔️ Candle in a deep can & matches
✔️ Extra clothing & shoes
✔️ First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
✔️ Flashlight (battery-powered or crank)
✔️ Food that won’t spoil (energy bars)
✔️ Contact numbers list
✔️ Battery-powered radio
✔️ Small shovel, scraper & snowbrush
✔️ Warning light or road flares
✔️ Water
✔️ Whistle

🚙 Additional Recommended Items:

✔️ Antifreeze & windshield washer fluid
✔️ Fire extinguisher
✔️ Road maps
✔️ Sand, salt, or non-clumping cat litter
✔️ Tow rope & jumper cables