Get a kit!

Get A KIT

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html

(Go to this Internet site for links (underlined) to see info on each subject. Also check out Be Ready Utah at bottom of page.)

When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

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Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
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Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
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Flashlight and extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Whistle to signal for help
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Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
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Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
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Local maps

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

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Prescription medications and glasses
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Infant formula and diapers
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Pet food and extra water for your pet
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Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
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Cash or traveler's checks and change
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Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
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Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
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Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
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Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
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Fire Extinguisher
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Matches in a waterproof container
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Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
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Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
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Paper and pencil
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Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Here's Something To Think About...

You should have at least one traditionally wired landline phone, as cordless or cellular phones may not work in an emergency.


This is the main link to the Gov. web site for the ‘Ready’ Preparedness site: http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html

This is the link to the “Ready’ web site for Homeland Security Publications:

http://www.ready.gov/america/publications/allpubs.html

Utah’s ‘Ready’ web site: http://bereadyutah.gov/



Utah

Because of its varying climate and terrain, Utah can experience a variety of disasters. Wildfires can strike during the hot, dry summer months and severe storms during the winter season can blanket parts of the state, causing power outages and increasing avalanche danger. We are also at risk from flooding, tornadoes, drought, landslides, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, and now the possibility of a Pandemic Influenza.

Despite these risks, there are steps each citizen can and should take to ensure they are prepared for a variety of disasters. We know that disaster preparedness works. We can take action now that will help protect our families, reduce the impact an emergency has on our lives, and deal with the chaos if an incident occurs near us.
Contact Information

Utah Department of Public Safety
Division of Homeland Security
1110 State Office Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(801) 538-3400
(800) 753-2858
Be Ready Utah
Utah Department of Public Safety's Division of Homeland Security
Citizen Corps

We know that disaster can strike at any time. We all have a personal responsibility to be ready. Get involved in preparing your family and your community. Citizen Corps, Homeland Security's grassroots effort, educates citizens about emergency preparedness, provides opportunities for citizens to get emergency response training; participate in community exercises; and volunteer to support local first responders. To learn more and to get involved, contact your nearest Citizen Corps Council by visiting www.citizencorps.gov.

Utah Citizen Corps Council
324 South State Street, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-8606
http://www.citizencorps.utah.gov
http://www.volunteers.utah.gov