Emergency Preparedness

After a major disaster, the usual services we take for granted, such as running water, refrigeration, and telephones, may be unavailable. We recommend that you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Store your household disaster kit in an easily accessible location. Put contents in a large, watertight container (e.g. a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels) that you can move easily.

Your basic emergency kit should include:

Water – one gallon per person per day
Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water
Manual can opener and cooking supplies
Plates, utensils and feeding supplies
First Aid kit & instructions
A copy of important documents & phone numbers
Warm clothes and rain gear
Heavy work gloves
Disposable camera
Unscented liquid household bleach and an eyedropper for water purification
Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer and soap
Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords
Blanket or sleeping bag
Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation

Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget water and supplies for your pets.

You can purchase these products at local stores. Remember you must plan on being self-sufficient for 72 hours or longer. The more basic you keep your kit the better off you will be. Next month we will print part two of the 72 hour kit.

Riverdale City - 4600 South Weber River Drive, Riverdale, Utah 84405 - 801-394-5541 - email: info@riverdalecity.com