ARTICLES / LINKS. Are you prepared?

Here are 5 disaster prep checklists. Everyone has unique needs. Take 5 minutes and peruse these lists. Highlight things you have in one color, highlight the things YOU DON’T have in another color. Then, go to Hassett Hardware and buy what you need!

Here I have curated 4 disaster/emergency checklists. The first is the most detailed at 7 pages, and is exhaustive, last is a 1-pager.

1. Seven Steps to Earthquake and Disaster Preparation

Step 1: Secure Your Space.

Step 2: Create a Plan.

Step 3: Prepare Disaster Kits.

Step 4: Strengthen Your Home.

Step 5: Drop, Cover and Hold On during a Quake; Head north of HWY 1 in Tsunami; Head water during fire ~ THEN GO HOME AND SHELTER IN PLACE. STAY OFF THE ROADS SO FIRST RESPONDERS CAN MOVE FREELY.

Step 6: Recover ~ Check for Injuries and Damage.

Step 7: Follow Your Plan.

7 StepsEmergCkList 9.15

2. Coastside Buzz HOME and CAR EMERGENCY SUPPLY LIST

Here is a list that I’ve put together. I took dozens of checklists and triaged what we might need on the coast into one list. ~ Michelle Dragony

EMERGENCY TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Supplies:

fire extinguisher (multi-purpose, dry-chem type)
wrenches to turn off gas and water
work gloves
protective goggles
heavy-duty plastic bags for waste and to serve as tarps, rain ponchos, and other uses
duct tape
portable radio with extra batteries (or hand-crank for charging)
additional flashlights or light sticks (candles can be used carefully)
non-powered corded phone (if only cordless phones are normally used)
N95 dust mask

Tools:

ax
shovel
broom
screwdriver
pliers
hammer
adjustable wrench
utility knife
5 in 1 tool
voltage tick meter
rope for towing or rescue
knife garden hose (siphoning/firefighting) charcoal/gas grill (do NOT use inside ever) cooking utensils:
manual can opener
cups
utensils bleach

Drugs/Medications/Aids

sunscreen medications
prescription list
copies of medical cards
doctor’s name and contact information
hydrogen peroxide wound wash
antibiotic ointment
individually alcohol swabs
aspirin and non-aspirin tablets
nebulizer supplies
diarrhea medicine

medical consent forms for dependents
hearing aids
cane
O2 blood glucose tester catheter / feeding equipment
VNS (Vagus nerve stimulation) magnet
spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and cleaning solution
blood glucose tester

FIRST AID SUPPLIES

first aid handbook and pens
sharpies
non-latex examination gloves
wipes
paper towel

Wounds:

6-web bandage rolls
peroxide/alcohol
bandaids
Neosporin,
6-gauze rolled
4-4×4 pads
4-ab pads (or sanitary napkins)

Breaks:

splinting materials
2-ace bandages
triangular bandage for sling
cotton-tipped swabs

Tools:

scissors
tweezers
BP cuff
thermometer
pocket knife
small plastic bags
safety pins
needle and thread
instant cold packs for sprains

PERSONAL SUPPLIES

water (min. 1 gallon a day for each person and pet for drinking, cooking, and sanitation)
canned and packaged foods/snacks ~ consider infants, elderly, disabled and pets
pet restraints (leash/collar/crate), bowl, meds, etc.. Include supplies for seeing eye, hearing, or companion dogs
working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs and
cyalume light sticks (12-hour omni-glo) and
headlamp
comfort items such as games, cards, crayons, writing materials, teddy bears, a few family pictures
whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)
sturdy shoes provide protection
change of comfortable, warm clothing inc. extra socks & jacket

personal hygiene supplies
toilet paper in Ziploc
tampons/napkins
toothbrush and paste
diapers
towel and washcloth)
special provisions for yourself and others in your family including elderly, disabled, small children, and animals
whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)
emergency cash (ATMs might not work) $ $ small bills and coins are the best
blanket/pillow/air mattress or sleeping bags, and perhaps even a tent (can use camp stuff!)
list of out-of-area emergency contact phone numbers
copies of vital documents (driver’s license, work ID card, insurance policies, health insurance, etc.)

CERT Supplies

Rite in Rain forms and Rite in Rain pen triage tape sharpies thick and thin

YOUR GO-BAG FOR CAR

bottled water
food (nonperish: bars, trail mix, etc.)
change of clothes (warm)
work gloves
local maps and
compass rope for towing, rescue, etc.
jacket
sturdy shoes
fire exting: multipurp., drychem type
first aid kit
manual emergency signal device (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.)
working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs
Cyalume light sticks (12-hour omni-glo)
headlamp
work gloves
local maps and
compass rope for towing, rescue, etc.