I followed thru on my goal to have a "kit" and basic knowledge. Last night I was returning some books to my local library and two gentlemen were about to do a presentation on Disaster Preparedness. One of them was Red Cross, the other from my local fire department. I sat in, and got some cool freebies, and sure enough, learned about a few things still missing from my kit.
1. I had forgotten about including a ziploc bag with photocopies of my driver's license, passport, credit cards, medication list, insurance policies, birth certificates (mine and my kids even though they don't live with me), titles to other property (if I owned anything like boat, motorcycle), and important information on my contacts.
2. I also hadn't thought about money in my kit - as ATM's may not be working - and include a roll of quarters in case a pay phone is the only way to communicate.
3. I know where the turn off valve is for natural gas to my house, but I did not have a wrench in my kit to do that job.
If you are looking for a great housewarming gift, or a wedding present, or you don't want to gather the stuff yourself, Emergency Preparedness kits come ready to go for purchase - from $20 to $70 - from the American Red Cross store.
Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.
As a sidebar - yes, we have potential for disaster in Vegas - house fires, earthquakes, chemical leaks, and terrorism are the biggies here.
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