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Anthony Carbajal
Rapid City-Pennington County Emergency Management
315 Saint Joseph Street. Suite B-31
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone:  (605)394-2185
Fax:  (605)394-2180

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Basic Emergency Kit

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Basic Emergency Kit (to-stay or to-go)
Item Description
Water: 1 gallon per person
Non-perishable food: 3-5 day supply per person, canned goods, crackers, granola bars, meal replacement bars or sharkes
Flashlight: be sure to have extra batteries
Radio: hand-crank or battery-powered
First Aid Kit: gloves, antiseptic, antibiotic ointment, bandages, gauze, adhesive tape
Clothes: 1 change of clothes & shoes per person, rain gear, have extra if in a colder climate, sleeping bag, blankets
Hygiene Basics: soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, moint towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Tools: wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, handheld can opener, matches in waterproof container, fire extinguisher, paper and pencil, whistle
Documents: physicians' telephone number, copies of Social Security cards, info on medical devices, insurance information
Money: credit card, cash, I.D.
Special Needs: child care items, infant formula, diapers, pet supplies, family medications (3-5 day supply)
Be Prepared to Stay (add these items) - Design a safe shelter, an inside room with no windows, use plastic and tape to seal your safe shelter from the inside, lock all doors and windows
- Locate basic emergency kit
- Care for family members with special needs
- Check radio, TV or media websites for news updates

Consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one to-stay and one to-go. Have smaller portable kits in your workplace, vehicle or other places you spend time.

to-stay: Keep your emergency kit in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. Check/change batteries once a year and rotate water and non-perishable food items. Include books, games, puzzles, playing cards or other activities to keep you and your family occupied.

to-go: Have a designated away-from-home meeting place in the event your family is separated and cannot go home. Have a pre-designated out-of-area contact if phone lines are not working.

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