Spring is right around the corner, is you Elkhart county family and home prepared?

3/30/2024 (Permalink)

Elkhart residents know with spring right around the corner that also means the chance of severe weather. Thunderstorms, lightening, tornadoes heavy rain and flooding are always something to be prepared for. We all need to remember to have a safety plan and emergency kits on hand. Emergency kits should contain many items including these:

• A battery operated flashlight with extra batteries

• A battery operated weather radio with extra batteries

• An emergency plan for all types of weather, including evacuation plans, shelter area plans, and safe meeting spot that all family members know.

• A list of important information phone numbers of family, friends and neighbors. Any medical information that may be useful, insurance, allergies, medications, and medical conditions that may require special care.

• A 3-5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food. If you have pets don't forget a 3-5 day supply of water and food for them as well.

• Blankets or sleeping bags

A first aid kit according to the American Red Cross should include:

• non-latex gloves

• assortment of adhesive bandages

• antibiotic ointment

• sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes

• absorbent compress dressings

• tweezers

• scissors

• adhesive cloth

• aspirin packets (81 mg each)

• first aid instruction booklet

 It is always a good idea to keep an emergency kit in you vehicle.

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