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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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| 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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