Tuesday, August 29, 2006

More Hurricane Tips for Seniors

1. keep a 2 week supply of food on hand-mostly canned foods.
2. remember to have bottled water. (a gallon per day per person for drinking and sanitation)
3. Gallon sized freezer bags for ice
4. Household bleach to purify water
5. duct tape
6. basic tools
7. flashlight and extra batteries
8. fire extinguisher
9. matches
10. first aid kit
11. plastic eating utensils
12. 2 week supply of pet food
13. mosquito repellant
14. cat litter for soaking up spills
15. whistle or horn
16. rope or cord
17. blankets or sleeping bags
18. shoes with rubber soldes
19. Know where breaker panel is in the house
20. Stay clear of pudddles
21. Dont use public water until local water utility through media says so
22. avoid driving
23. obey curfews
24. Double check all medical supplies
25. Put valuables and documents in safe place including list of possessions
26. Can store valuable documents online at http://www.KeepSeniorsHealthy.com
27. Use Common Sense.

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