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General Home Hazards Have emergency numbers next to every phone. Install smoke detectors on every floor and inside or near every bedroom. Test monthly. Install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on...

Emergency Cooking Without Power: A Practical Guide Learning to cook without electricity or gas keeps you fed and comfortable. Why Emergency Cooking Matters More Than Just Food Cooking serves multiple...

Use these checklists to build your emergency food supply step by step Quick Start: 3-Day Food Supply Goal: Store enough food for 3 days per person Per Person for 3...

Emergency Water Storage: A Beginner’s Guide Clean water is essential for your health. During emergencies, tap water may not be available. That’s why storing water is one of the most...

Kit Storage and Maintenance Guidelines The 12 Areas of Emergency Preparedness 1) Shelter, Clothing, & Fire 2) Water 3) Food 4) Hygiene & Sanitation 5) Light & Power 6) First...

It is important to have printed copies of documents for identification and reference during anemergency and to help in post-emergency recovery. These documents can be reduced to a size that...

This suggested first aid kit list is a basis for creating your own list of first aid supplies. Add items according to your and your family’s training, needs, and abilities....

Have an emergency kit in the car to help you and your family be ready for an accident, breakdown, getting lost, or other vehicle related emergency. Have one in each...