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Preparation tips for typhoon season from American Red Cross
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Posted on Jun 20 2000
How do you protect your family during typhoon?
Be prepared.
Here are some tips in preparing your own disaster supplies kit:
1) Store water in plastic containers, at least one gallon per person per day. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break. Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household.
2) Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select food that requires no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water such as ready-to-eat canned goods. Include staples and high-energy food in your supplies.
3) Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. Make sure you have enough supplies of medicine if you are taking medication on a regular basis.
4) Other disaster supplies to be included in your kit are:
a) Radio and extra batteries
b) Flashlight and extra batteries
c) Mess kit, or paper cups, plates, plastic
utensils and plastic wraps or aluminum foil
d) Non-electric can opener or utility knife.
e) Toiletries
f) Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
5) Store your disaster supplies kit in a place that is most unlikely to be affected
6) Re-check your supplies at least every six months.
For additional information regarding Red Cross disaster preparedness, you may call the Northern Mariana Islands Chapter at 234-3459 or stop by at their office located at Airport Road.
