The “Get Ready; Stay Ready” campaign focus for the month of July is on acquiring tools, equipment and other items you may need following a disaster. Some of the simplest things that we take for granted can make the difference between surviving and surviving comfortably during a disaster. Many of these items are things we use in our everyday life and you can probably find extra sets lying around the house. Others may require that you include them in your disaster supply budget and purchase at a later date. That’s ok; simply knowing what you need is a step in the right direction. In either case, consider the following list as a recommendation and, as always, base your decisions on whether or not these items are relevant to your personal needs.
Tools: NOAA weather radio (hand crank or battery-powered), multi- purpose tool/utility knife, dust or surgical mask (N95), flashlight and extra batteries, pair of sturdy; close-toed shoes, matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches), utility shut-off wrench, duct tape, protective eyewear, plastic sheeting/tarp, scissors, whistle, signal flare, compass, work gloves, paper/pens/pencils, ABC fire extinguisher, needles and thread, coil of ½” rope, staple gun, hammer, pliers, screw driver and rubber bands.
Kitchen Items: Manual can opener, mess kits or paper cups, plates, plastic utensils, household liquid bleach (treating drinking water), sugar/salt/pepper, aluminum foil and plastic wrap, reseal-able plastic bags, small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel and hand sanitizer.
Comfort Items: Games, cards, puzzles, music, books, toys for kids, colored pencils (crayons melt) and coloring books/notepads, crossword puzzles and Bible (if applicable).
Other Items: Cell phone with camera and charger, extra underwear/socks, plastic bucket and lid, city map, poncho/rain gear and battery-operated travel alarm clock.
Remember that many of these items can be purchased at the Nexus disaster supply store online where you can receive 20% off with your UC discount: http://police.uci.edu/em/NexisUCFlyerDA.pdf
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