It’s always a good idea to have a disaster readiness kit on hand in the event of a power outage or other, more serious, situation. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days.
The Clallam County Emergency Management Department has valuable information available on their web site at www.clallam.net/EmergencyManagement.
But, here is a basic look at what you will want to have on hand in case of an emergency.
Flashlight
Battery Operated Radio
Extra Batteries
Bottled Water
Wind-up or Battery Operated Clock
Telephone with Cord
Manual Can Opener
Non Perishable Food
First Aid Kit
Warm Clothing
Sleeping Bags
Medications
Important Phone #s
Pet Food
These are just a few of the items you should have on hand. Check out the website at Clallam County mentioned above for a complete list. Don’t wait – take care of it now! 🙂