The key to being ready for a disaster is to be ready before it strikes. Thanks to the constant up-to-the-minute news of the local stations in Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs, we are provided with current news on Hurricane Ike. Now it is up to us to make sure we are prepared.
Do you have an emergency kit? According to the American Red Cross, http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/ , there are six basics to any emergency kit:
--Water
--Food
--First Aid Supplies
--Clothing and Bedding
--Emergency Supplies
--Special Items for Emergency Conditions
Here's a list of recommended items under the Emergency Supplies section:
- Plates, cups, utensils
- Battery operated radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Cash, travelers checks, change
- Manual can opener and knife
- Small fire extinguisher
- Tube tent
- Pliers, tape, compass
- Matches in waterproof container
- Aluminum foil plastic storage containers
- Signal flare, paper and pencil
- Needles, thread, medicine dropper
- Shutoff wrench (cutoff household gas and water)
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting, map of the area (showing shelters)
I live in Fort Myers and will be gathering supplies tomorrow. Whether you are in Fort Myers, Estero, or Bonita Springs, please be careful if you are out making your Hurricane Ike preparations. The local stores will no doubt be packed with people such as yourself making preparations- it can get a little stressful.
Stay safe!
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