June 28, 2023 We are going to keep asking questions to get you thinking about and acting on areas where you still need to take steps to prepare. If you have done these give yourself a big pat on the back and congratulations! Do you have a flashlight or other non-electric light source next to all bed? For nighttime emergencies.
Do you have a whistle next to all beds? For nighttime emergencies.
Do you have car keys next to your bed? For nighttime emergencies.
Do you have a pair of sturdy shoes under your bed? For nighttime emergencies.
Do you have a preparedness binder? A binder should include information on all preparedness topics and scenarios for times when there may be no power or access to the Internet.
Do you have fire extinguishers in your home?
Do you have a fire extinguisher in your car?
Does everyone in the family know how to use a fire extinguisher?
Do you have a fire escape ladder for the second story of your home?
Do you know how to splint a finger, arm, leg?
Do you have a safe room in case of a disaster or home invasion?
Have you done a home inventory?
Do you have everything on the non-food checklist?
Do you have extra batteries?
Do you have carbon monoxide detectors?
Have you completed the All About Batteries Form? This form can be found in your Totally Ready Preparedness Binder. Basically, make a list of all items in your home needing batteries.
Have you completed the All About Electricity Form? This form can be found in your Totally Ready Preparedness Binder. Basically, make a list of all items in your home requiring electricity and how will replace their use during a power outage. For example: a washing machine, how will you wash clothing during an extended power outage?
Have you completed the All About Water Form? This form can be found in your Totally Ready Preparedness Binder. Basically, make a list of all items in your home using or needing water. What can you do to prepare for no water? For example, washing dishes. All these questions can be answered and guidance is given in the Totally Ready Binder: Tips and Tricks For Now and When Disaster Strikes
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