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TIP OF THE WEEK

Date: September 5, 2016

FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

Disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Your family may not be together when it happens, so it’s important for you to plan and practice for various scenarios. The following tips are found in the 2016 Emergency Management calendar which can be downloaded from the Emergency Management section on our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net.

Your Family’s Emergency Plan should answer these basic questions.
* Who is the family emergency contact?
* What will your child’s school do in case there is a disaster?
* Where can pets be sheltered?
* Where should we meet up after the disaster is over?
* How do we shut-off utilities to our residence?
* How do we get in communication with each other?

Basic Disaster Supply Kit
* Water, one gallon per person, per day for one week or more, for drinking and sanitation.
* Food, at least one week or more supply of canned food.
* Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
* Flashlight and extra batteries.
* First aid kit and whistle to signal for help.
* Dust mask, moist towelettes, and garbage bags.
* Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
* Manual can opener and local paper maps.
* Cell phone charger (solar charger).

Family Specific Additions
* Medicine, glasses, infant formula, pet food, children’s activities, copies of documents (insurance, medical, and/or financial).

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