Emergency Management Office suggests that the following can be done as a family activity each month in order to prepare for "the worst" - MONTH 1 inventory disaster supplies already on hand especially camping gear. if you fill your own water containers mark them with the date you filled them. (replace after 6 months) MONTH 2 Change battery and test smoke detectors (purchase one if you haven't already) If you own a camera or video camcorder, videotape or take pictures of every room in the house Store the film and or videotape with family or friends who live out of town. MONTH 3 Conduct a home fire drill Local gas meter and water shutoff points and attach shutoff tool near by Establish an out of state contact to call in case of an emergency (local phone line usually are tied up) MONTH 4 Place a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight under your bed so they are handy in an emergency Start putting supplies in storage containers and include blankets or sleeping bags for everyone MONTH 5 Make photocopies of important papers and put in the storage container Find out who in your neighborhood has skills in CPR, first aid, amateur radio, small engine repair, wilderness survival skills etc. - let them know your skills. MONTH 6 Put extra eye glasses in the supply container store some coins with the emergency supplies and know where the nearest pay phone is in the neighborhood show family members where the shutoff is for utilities - gas, water, power MONTH 7 Meet with neighbors and find out who has a chain saw, chippers, snow blowers, 4 wheel drive vehicles Make a small "READY" kit for your car (include food, water, blanket, small 1st aid kit, phone numbers, coins for pay phones) MONTH 8 Make arrangements to have someone help your children of you're at work when emergency strikes Conduct an earthquake drill, bomb drill at home Replace prescription medications, get "spare" contact lens, hearing aid - put in storage box MONTH 9 Make arrangements for someone to take care of your pets if you're at work when an emergency strikes Exchange work, home, cell phone and emergency contact numbers with neighbors for emergencies MONTH 10 Secure water heater tank to wall studs Check cabinets that have heavy objects and place in lower cabinets Check dates on stored for and expiration dates and replace as needed MONTH 11 Replace any water that is over 6months old with fresh. Bottled water has expiration dates marked Ask family members for favorite board games they would like to put in storage containers MONTH 12 Place any magazines you would enjoy reading, or crossword puzzles or musical instrument in storage bin Cdr Jen _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
