Cash – if there are widespread power outages, ATMs don’t work, and stores won’t be able to process debit and credit cards.If you have no ability to charge a dead mobile phone, you’ll need those contacts written down and accessible. Family and emergency contact information – and keep this not only in your mobile phone, but in a separate book.Put all of these in a plastic ziplock bag. Copies of personal documents – birth certificate, Social Security card, driver’s license, deed/lease to home, passports, insurance policies plus list of medications.Keep it easily accessible ready for evacuation. Sanitation and personal hygiene items – don’t forget a roll of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Put together an emergency supply kit before a wildfires or other disasters.

Don’t forget an extra pair of glasses if you wear corrective lenses! Medications – any prescription drugs you or your family need to live, plus over-the-counter items you use like aspirin or allergy meds.Battery-powered or hand-crank radio – NOAA Weather is best.Flashlight – don’t forget extra batteries!.Choose something nonperishable that’s easy to store and carry, like canned goods or freeze-dried food. So if there are 5 people in your family, that’s 5 gallons of water per day for three days, equaling 15 gallon of water at the ready! And you should plan for at least three days. Water – there’s NOTHING more important! You’ll need one gallon of water per person, per day. REMEMBER: consider students with special needs when developing your school and classroom kits.

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