Disaster Supply Kit

June 1 marked the official start of hurricane season.  This week in Health, we are learning about fire, home, and disaster safety.  Does your family have a basic disaster supply kit?  Our national government recommends:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

FEMA's website also has a good list of items for additional emergency supplies and first aid. 

Our students love to help!  Have them assist you in making a list, gathering, or shopping for these items.  The best way for them to learn how to be safe is by your example.  :-)