Are You Ready For A Disaster?
Statistics show that most of us are not prepared for a disaster. With disasters occurring around the world and broadcast across our multimedia culture, disaster preparedness is on all of our minds. However, most people still have not taken the proper steps to prepare.
Unified Fire Authority agrees with the advice of experts that you should have a minimum of 72 hours (3 full days) of food and water available in the event of a disaster. Additionally, you should plan on having 72 hour kits available to you in your car and accessible if you were to have to evacuate your home quickly. Look below for what is recommended for your 72 hour kit. Disasters happen when we least expect them, cause property damage and injury, and are stressful events. Proper preparation for you and your family can give you great peace of mind in the event of an earthquake, severe winter storm, or other disaster here in Utah.
For more information visit www.ready.gov or visit our Community Training tab to your left.
72 Hour Kit Supply List
Many recommendations for 72 hour kits can be found by searching the internet. If you are wondering what you should include in yours, we reccomend performing a search and taking the best from all of them. Individuals have different needs, so there is not a single list that would pertain to everyone. Remember the essentials however, shelter, food, and water. Additionally, 72 hour kit needs change with the seasons.
Earthquake Information
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Monthly Emergency Preparedness Tips
If you are interested in free information on how to prepare for an emergency, visit www.ready.gov. This site has brochures that can be downloaded or ordered. They offer the following helpful guides in trifold and booklet format:
- Preparing Makes Sense Get Ready Now
- Older Americans Preparedness Tips
- Emergency Supply List
- Family Emergency Supplies
- Ready Pets
- Disabilities and Special Needs
There are also publications targeted for business and kids.
Go to the Ready.Gov publications page for details:
http://www.ready.gov/america/publications/allpubs.html