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How To Prepare

Build an Emergency Kit - Have an emergency kit containing basic necessities to take with you whenever you are traveling, to keep in your car, or in a classroom or building.

  • Plenty of water for several people.
  • Nonperishable food that is easy to consume and has a long shelf life.
  • Can opener.
  • A battery powered hand radio to listen to the NOAA weather alerts.
  • Flashlight with spare batteries.
  • A first aid kit to treat basic injuries and illnesses.
  • Blanket in case of power or heat lost.
  • Warm clothes.
  • Whistle to alert emergency rescue services to your location.
  • Personal sanitation supplies including garbage bags and plastic ties for extended situations.
  • Small toolkit.
  • Portable power pack to charge phones and other necessary electronics.
  • Important personal documents including identifications.

Make a Plan - Always have a plan in place in the event of an emergency where it is going out for a night, going on a trip, or working alone somewhere.

  • Always tell somebody where you are going and what time you believe to be back.
  • Have a list of emergency contacts in case of an emergency.
  • Going on a trip? Share your itinerary with friends and family including flight information and or hotel accommodations.
  • Plan a check in whether its a phone call seeing how your day is going or to make sure there's no issues in the workplace.

Take a Basic First Aid and CPR Course - Having basic knowledge when it comes to helping somebody can make a difference or save a life. Enroll in a basic first aid and CPR course before going on a trip or starting the semester.