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72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit

 
Packing Your Kit
 
This kit is meant to provide for the basic needs of an individual or family for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency or disaster. This household kit should include the following: WATER, FOOD, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND BEDDING, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES, AND SPECIAL ITEMS.
 
WATER- Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Keep at least a three day supply of water (one gallon of water per person--two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation and sanitation) for each household member.

FOOD- Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food which may include the following: 
  • Ready-to-eat canned meat, and fruits
  • Canned juices, milk, soups, and vegetables
  • High energy foods such as peanut butter, trail mix, granola bars, and crackers
  • Foods for infants, elderly or other people on special diets
  • Stress food such as cookies, hard candy, and sweetened cereals
  • Vitamins and staples (sugar, pepper,salt).

FIRST AID SUPPLIES- assemble (or purchase) a kit for your home and automobile. A first aid kit should include the following:
  • Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
  • Two and four inch sterile gauze pads (4-6 each)
  • Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
  • Scissors, tweezers, needles, safety pins and a thermometer
  • Antiseptic, cleaning agent or soap
  • latex gloves (2 pair)
  • Sunscreen, and a tube of petroleum jelly
  • Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
  • Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
  •  Antacid, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES- Items might include the following:
  • Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
  • Battery operated radio and extra batteries
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Non-electric can opener and utility knive
  • Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
  • Matches in waterproof container
  • Toilet paper and household chlorine bleach
  • Feminine supplies
  • A shut-off wrench to turn off household water and gas
  • Plastic garbage bags and ties (for sanitary uses).

CLOTHING AND BEDDING- Assemble a kit that might include:
  • Rain gear and sturdy shoes
  • Sleeping bags or blankets
  • Hats and Gloves
  • Thermal underwear

SPECIAL ITEMS- This might include baby supplies, medication, important family records, and entertainment material (books and games)

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CERT
 Denver's class for people who are Deaf and Hard of Heariing

Take PART/Denver Basic CERT

The Preparedness, Awareness and Readiness Training (Take PART) Courses/Denver's Basic Citizen Emergency Response Training (Basic CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, individuals can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing our community.
 
 "Are You Ready?"
 

The "Are You Ready?" is a two hour program that was developed to help the citizens of this nation learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain a family emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity for individuals and their families to survive.

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