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Check your house for supplies that you already have on hand.
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Decide where you will store supplies (food may be packed together in a single container or kept on shelves for easy rotation).
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Discuss the types of disasters that could occur.
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Explain how to prepare; explain when and how to respond.
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Discuss what to do if you need to evacuate.
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Where will you go?
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How will you get there?
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What is your alternate route?
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What should you take with you?
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Select foods based on your family’s needs and preferences. Pick low-salt, water-packed varieties when possible.
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Canned Meat: Tuna, chicken, ravioli,chili, beef stew, spam, corned beef, etc.
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Vegetables: Green beans, kernel corn,peas, beets, kidney beans, carrots, etc.
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Fruit: Pears, peaches, mandarin oranges, applesauce, etc.
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Cereal: Cheerios, Chex, Kix, Shredded Wheat, etc.
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Quick Energy Snacks: Granola bars, raisins, etc.
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Be in a back pack or other similar container that is easily carried.
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Contain your most important items such as a change of clothes, coins for pay phones, contact info, medications, important papers, etc.