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BeReady If you need to stay in your home for a few days, or longer

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BeReady for short or long term disruption

BeReady if the power is out.

Build your BeReady kit for the Car

If you go off the road, get stuck in weather or you are stranded.

  • A window breaking tool, if case you end up in water. IMPORTANT!  BeReady to escape from the car.
  • Try to have at least half a tank of gas in your car at all times. If the power is out you may not be able to buy gas easily. If your car is stuck you may need to run the car to keep warm.
  • Keep snacks in your car. If you get stuck you’ll need to keep your energy going. Rotate food frequently to keep it wholesome.
  • A blanket
  • Keep water in your car and rotate it frequently.
  • Jumper cables as well as tire repair kits and an inflater and battery back up if possible.
  • Emergency signals, flares, a yellow vest and signs to add to your kit so that people can see you in the dark or to signal for help. This kit has most of the things already in it, or get what you want separately
  • A flashlight
  • Basic first aid kits are nice to have. If you are a health care provider you may have advanced tools.
  • A fire extinguisher
  • Kitty litter for mud and snow traction
  • Rope and a knife or multitool.
  • Bungee cords, zip ties or velcro to secure loose objects in car. (in case you have to stop fast)

BeReady at work

  • Keep snacks or meals in your desk in case you cant go home
  • Get first aid training
  • Keep water in your bag or desk and rotate it frequently
  • Talk to your coworkers about emergency scenarios
  • Know where the exits are and how to react in case of an active shooter, tornado, earthquake or fire
  • Talk to your family about back up plans and gathering points.
  • Know where the gathering points are at work if you must evacuate so people know where you are.
  • BeReady to duck and cover in an earth quake or explosion
  • Post to social media that you are safe

 

BeReady at home to prevent fire

  • Install smoke detectors, help may be available   or call you local fire department for help
  • Get fire extinguishers and fire smothering blankets
  • Avoid using extension cords, never plug an extension cord into another extension cord.

BeReady if you must shelter in place

  • Have some basic shelf stable food items to last for 1-6 months. Buy only the food you normally eat and rotate often. Keep your freezer stocked, it’ll stay frozen longer, eat this stuff first.
  • Find a way to store 3 gallons of water per person for up to a week. Consider getting water purification sticks in case if the situation goes on for more than a week.
  • Consider having a way to heat water and cook food if the power/gas is off. A BarB que or propane grill, sterno, etc.

BeReady if you have to evacuate

  • If they only give you five minutes just leave
  • BeReady if they give you some time to get out, Have camping gear ready, sleeping bags, tents, what ever you own so you wont have to look for them when you need them.
  • Have pet carriers easily accessible and treats and food for a week.
  • Bring water for your pets and your people.
  • Bring any meds for you and your family
  • Keep important paperwork in a fire safe bag, grab it if you have time if you have to leave.
  • Have a bag with changes of clothes and basic hygiene ready.
  • Bring supplies for Baby, food, diapers, etc
  • Bring items for the disabled, elderly.

BeReady if your home is unlivable

IMPORTANT! Call your insurance company before taking advice or allowing work with contractors. IMPORTANT!

Make sure it’s safe to enter, Follow instructions from authorities about returning home
Know how to turn off the gas, electricity and water if needed
Locate your BeReady supplies.