Virginia Residents Reevaluating Emergency Plans
August 24, 2011
In the wake of the earthquake that rattled Virginia this week and Hurricane Irene setting her eye on the coastline, many area residents are rethinking their home emergency kits and evacuation plans. Taking some simple precautions before a catastrophe occurs could save you headaches and injuries in the long run.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) offers this list of items to be kept in a box in cool dry area of your home in the case of an emergency:
Food & Water (enough for 3-7 days)
- Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices
- Foods for infants or the elderly
- Non-electric can opener
- Cooking tools and Fuel
Other Supplies
- Blankets and Pillows
- Tarp- multi-use
- Clothing-Including raingear and sturdy shoes
- First Aid Kit/ Medications
- Flashlight and spare batteries
- Radio- battery operated with spare batteries
- Telephones- Fully charged with a spare battery
- Cash
Important Documents (in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag)
- Insurance Cards
- Medical records
- Bank account numbers
- Social Security card
Pet Care Items
- Proper identification
- Immunization records
- Medications
- Ample supply of food and water
- A carrier or cage
- Muzzle and leash
The Richmond Personal Injury Attorneys with Geoff McDonald & Associates say the safest thing to do in bad weather is to just stay home and off the road. Their team of lawyers hopes that everyone makes it through the inclement weather okay in coming days.
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