BE PREPARED WITH A BASIC EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

7/6/2020 (Permalink)

One way to prepare your home and business for any emergency is to create an emergency supply kit.

In Northern Virginia we are now a full month into Hurricane season.  While it may be difficult to prepare for the unpredictable, there are steps you can take now to help ensure you are ready when disaster strikes.  One way to prepare your home and business for any emergency is to create an emergency supply kit.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends the following items for a basic emergency supply kit:

• Water (one gallon per person per day)
• Food (non-perishable 3-day supply)
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust masks or bandanas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Hygiene items
• Important Documents; copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account information
• Cash
• Fire Extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

As always, if you need our help, our team at SERVPRO of Dale City/Lake Ridge and SERVPRO of Woodbridge/Lorton is just a phone call away at 703-583-8484.