Emergency Preparedness for Black Communities
Helping communities prepare for Emergency Disasters.
04/16/2020
Grow Your Self-Reliance in Your Own Backyard God’s Bounty at Your Fingertips. Imagine… you could grow & harvest your very own crop of nutrient-dense fresh fruit and vegetables to supplement a food stockpile. Your Victory Garden Seeds Collection is wonderful way to bring fresh vegetables to your garden and self-reliance to your dinner t...
03/31/2020
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03/31/2020
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11/02/2019
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Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
You can make an emergency preparedness kit for you and your family using these items. These are suggested items. You can modify this list to meet specific needs for your location and personal needs.
General Items
Item
Status
Water – 3 gallons per day, per person
Food – 3 day supply of non-perishable food per person
Paper plates, cups, napkins, plastic utensils
Can opener
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
NOAA weather radio
Flashlight
Candles or light sticks
Matches
Batteries (for radios, flashlights and other electronics)
Whistle (to signal help)
Moist towelettes and garbage bags (for personal sanitation)
Feminine hygiene products
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
Duct tape and plastic sheeting (to shelter in place)
Wrench / pliers (to turn off utilities)
Local maps
Cell phone and charger
Sleeping bag / blankets for each family member
Fire extinguisher
Dust mask
First Aid Kit
Item
Status
First aid guide or manual
Prescription medications
Sterile gloves
Sterile dressings
Antibiotic ointment
Burn ointment
Adhesive bandages
Icepack
Eye wash solution
Thermometer
Tweezers
Pain reliever (aspirin or non-aspirin)
Anti-diarrheal
Antacid
Laxative
Items for Children
Item
Status
Books, games, puzzles, etc.
Infant formula and diapers
Bottles
Powdered milk
09/20/2019
Randolph Fire Department offers tips to build an emergency kit Chief Richard Donovan and the members of the Randolph Fire Department offered residents tips about how to build a kit of essential supplies for use in the
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