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Building a Family Emergency Supply Kit
NewsChannel 8 - Be Prepared - Building a Family Emergency Supply Kit
Disasters and emergency situations can happen anytime and anywhere. When disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond, so it is important that you and your family are prepared.
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NewsChannel 8 - Be Prepared - Tips
» If you have a portable generator, only use it outside in a well-ventilated area, away from doors and windows.
» Include disaster training in new employee orientation programs.
» Notify the power company immediately if you and your neighbors have lost power.
» Post emergency numbers near or program them into all your phones (fire, police, ambulance, utilities, your physician, etc.). Teach your children how to call these numbers and when it is appropriate to do so.
» Determine the best escape routes out of your home. Find two ways out of each room. Also, find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.
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