Be prepared

A short checklist

1. 1WaterStore enough drinking water for each person for at least three days. Rotate it every six months.
2. 2FoodKeep a few days of food you already eat and that needs no cooking, then build toward a longer supply over time.
3. 3A kit for each personA bag with water, food, a flashlight, a radio, batteries, first aid, medicines, copies of documents and a change of clothes.
4. 4A planAgree where to meet if you're apart, who to call out of the area, and how to get out of the neighborhood. Practice it once.
5. 5Your neighborsKnow who near you may need help in an emergency, and let them know you're there.
6. 6FinancesSet a little aside for a rainy day, and keep some cash at home.

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