Weather/Disaster Preparedness
When severe weather strikes you often have only a few minutes to respond and seek shelter. It is essential for you and your family to be prepared in an emergency. Assemble an emergency disaster kit, and practice your emergency plan frequently with your entire family. If you need to take shelter, be sure every family member puts on hard-soled footwear and take your emergency disaster kit with you. An emergency disaster kit should contain:
- non-perishable food items and water;
- a manual can opener if your kit contains canned food;
- blankets or sleeping bags;
- a change of clothing for each family member;
- a first-aid kit;
- prescription medications;
- sun block;
- a flashlight and batteries;
- a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio;
- a set of car and house keys;
- a whistle to signal for help;
- a highway map that marks the counties to follow the storm;
- identification and a credit card or cash;
- and, any specific items you may need for children such as diapers or formula.
Additional supplies and equipment may be necessary for family members with disabilities or medical conditions.
Don’t forget your pets will also need supplies, including food, water, collars and leashes. For smaller animals you may want to have a crate or a cage to help keep them safe and close.
For more information about severe weather safety, visit www.ksready.gov.
Fred the Preparedness Dog works to help all families be ready for emergencies. Visit his website for games, activities, and tools to prepare your family. Look at his calendar for events where you can meet Fred in person to learn more.
www.fredthepreparednessdog.org
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