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You knew that once I joined the Red Cross you were going to get harped on about your emergency supplies. You all need to be prepared because when something does happen, we need to help the folks who can't help themselves versus you who are all able and smart folks. And, as a healthcare professional, I'd be totally remiss in not being able to help during an emergency.
Basics -
- Put together a kit. It's easy and if you have no time, just order one here: http://www.redcrossstore.org/shopper/ProdList.aspx?LocationId=1
- Have a plan (where to meet or who to call) and let people know what the plan is.
- Get CPR training so that when something happens, such as your loved one goes down, you can help versus standing there helpless.
- This site is great in terms of lost more info: http://72hours.org/index.html
My home emergency kit: (cause I have one for the Mini Cooper and one for the office)
The supplies in my kit:
Disaster supplies: Food: Miscellaneous: Hygiene stuff:
Lantern Datrex food packs (ick) Map of SF Toothbrush
Radio Chocolate bars Plastic storage containers Toothpaste
Flashlight Granola bars Laptop charger Soap
First aid kit Luna & Balance bars Phone charger Sunscreen
Stethoscope Jolly Ranchers Lacie drive with info Moisturizer
Medications Water Laptop Deodorant
Poncho Crystal Light Deck of cards Chapstick
Tarp Bottle of wine Pass the pigs Tampons
Duct tape Plasticware Book Shirt, socks, underwear
Plastic gloves Corkscrew Sharpies, pens, pencils Sunglasses
Work gloves Can & bottle opener Copies of documents, licenses, etc Baseball cap
Boots Wine stopper Masking tape Coco Chanel
Face masks Thread & needle Condoms (you never know)
Candles Cash & coins
Lighter
Matches
Whistle
Reflective emergency blanket
Light sticks
Water container
Extra batteries
Hand sanitizer
CPR mask
