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By Cheryl Pile
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Military and Family Support Center
WASHINGTON - Preparing for a disaster ahead of time can make all the difference for not only your safety, but your comfort as well. If an emergency were to strike without notice, would you have all the things your family needs to survive and stay comfortable? The following steps can make a big difference in being prepared for an emergency.
1. Get prepared — Do you know the types of disasters that most likely occur in your area? Are you confident in your knowledge of how to prepare for those specific situations? If not, take a class to build your knowledge and confidence. The Military and Family Support Center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) offers free emergency preparedness classes that will give you the tools and information you need to start preparing.
2. Put together a kit — Disasters can occur with little warning so it is critical to have your supplies not only ready, but available wherever you are. Use the list below to put together emergency kits for home and mini-kits for work, your car, or anywhere else you spend a great deal of time. Plan to include at least 3 days worth of supplies.
3. Have a communication plan — If you and your family were apart when an emergency occurs, how would you communicate? If your cell phone wasn't working or got lost, would you know important phone numbers? Create a plan for how to communicate and where to meet. Make sure all family members know the plan and practice it. Have a hard copy of important phone numbers, documents, and an area map in case certain tools are not available.
Taking a few simple steps today, can make a big difference in how you and your family handle an emergency. Contact Military and Family Support Center at 202-433-6151 to register for Emergency Preparedness or to schedule a training for your command or group at your location.
Basic emergency supply list
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Ready.gov, your emergency kit should include:
• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a weather radio with tone alert
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
For a more comprehensive list of emergency supplies, contact Military and Family Support Center at 202-433-6151.
| Date Taken: | 09.06.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 11.22.2013 16:52 |
| Story ID: | 117251 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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