Preparing For A Flood:

3/13/2017 (Permalink)

Flooding can happen fast in many environments. The American Red Cross recommends  having the following list of items packed and ready to go in the event of an evacuation due to flooding. 

-Water, 3 day supply; one gallon per person per day

-Food, 3 day supply of non perishable, easy to prepare food. 

-Flashlight

-Battery powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

-Extra Batteries

-First Aid Kit

-Medications (7 Day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)

-Multi purpose tools

-Sanitation/Personal Hygiene Items

-Copies of Personal Documents

-Cell Phone with Chargers

-Family Emergency Contact Information