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HEALTH TOPICS A-Z
Personal Preparedness
Only 36
percent of individuals believe there is a high likelihood of a natural disaster
to EVER happen in their community*. Yet, all across the country there are
examples of disasters, both natural and otherwise, that affect people daily.
In Spokane, we are most prone to fires, floods and severe storms. Being prepared
for these events is everyone's responsibility.
Spokane Regional Health District encourages you to:
What's included in a
family emergency plan?
- Identify an out-of
town contact. This person may be in a better position to
communicate among separated family members.
- Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has
a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the
emergency contact.
- Teach family members how to use text messaging
as these messages can often get around network disruptions.
- Subscribe to Spokane County alert services.
What's included in an emergency supply
kit?
- One gallon of water per person per day for
three days – remember pets
- At least a
three-day supply of foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or
cooking. Also pack a manual can opener and eating utensils
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- Flashlight
and extra batteries
- First aid
kit
- Whistle to
signal for help
- Dust mask
to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic
ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
*2009
Citizen Corps National Survey
Related Links
FEMA
American Red Cross
Washington State Department of
Health
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