"FEMA urges residents of every community in every state to be informed, have a plan and prepare a kit," said Albie Lewis, federal coordinating officer for the Alabama recovery. "Each of these may be critical in a family's ability to recover from disaster. A family preparedness kit, particularly, is one of the most important tools at your disposal to keep your family safe in a disaster."
FEMA recommends that an emergency preparedness kit include food and water for each member of the family for three days, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, spare batteries, first aid kit, non-electric can opener, local maps and personal sanitation items such as hand sanitizer, moist towelettes, toilet paper, garbage bags and plastic ties.
Water supplies should be sufficient to meet both health and sanitation needs.
Family emergency kits also should include important family documents such as wills or property deeds, personal identification and any prescription medicines a family member may be taking.
Other items to consider include sleeping bags or blankets, paper towels, books, puzzles and games for children, pet food and medications for family pets.
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