To prepare for an outage or other emergency, we have developed the below list of suggestions.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s In your Emergency Kit?<\/h2>\n
Always be prepared! <\/strong>Being prepared is the key to keeping you safe and comfortable during a power outage or other natural event, like an earthquake. Put together an emergency kit that is easily accessible and that you don’t use for anything other than an emergency. When putting your emergency kits together, plan for longer rather than shorter periods. If you plan for the worse, you\u2019re likely to not exhaust your supplies in a shorter event.<\/p>\n Essential supplies for an emergency kit should include:<\/p>\n We suggest creating both a \u201cPersonal\u201d and a \u201cHousehold\u201d emergency kit just in case a lengthy power outage or other natural event happens in your area.<\/p>\n Your \u201cPersonal Emergency Kit\u201d can be built in either a 5-gallon bucket or a backpack \u2013 something that you can easily pick up and take with you. You can fit quite a few supplies in these containers. All the items in the adjacent photograph fit in a 5-gallon bucket.<\/p>\n Your \u201cHousehold Emergency Kit\u201d may require a bit more space than a 5-gallon bucket or a backpack, but it still should be something that you can easily carry and grab in a hurry.<\/p>\n While you can pack anything you like in each kit, we have shown and listed things that we feel are essential. It is recommended that each member of the household has their own kit. Remember, during an extended outage, you need to think about basic necessities and survival-type items, not all the comforts of home.<\/p>\n For more information on building your emergency kits, you can also go to: oregonpacific.redcross.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sign up for free AlertSense notifications to receive public safety alerts and severe weather warnings that could impact you. The alerts are issued based on your location and optional weather alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are sent directly to your email, text or both.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>Personal and Household Emergency Kits<\/h3>\n
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