Emergency Kit

2/26/2021 (Permalink)

When you think about severe storms and how to be prepared for them, one of the most important tools to survive is to have a good Emergency Kit in your home. There are different options that you can buy online, but you can also build your own and accommodate it to your family-specific needs. Even though you can add unique items to yours, there are some things that are basic to any emergency kit and that we recommend that you should have when making your own, those are:

• First-Aid Kit
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Water
• Non-perishable food 
• Any medicine currently being taken
• Matches and candles in a waterproof container.
• Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
• Extra change of clothes and shoes
• Pet supplies (if you are taking care of an animal)
• Sleeping bag or a blanket
• Cellphone fully charged

These are just a few examples of what an emergency kit should contain. Residents can add whatever else they may need. There should be an emergency kit in every residential building as well as all commercial buildings if possible. Aside from having an emergency kit ready, a plan should also be in place. If there is a designated storm area inside the home or office, occupants should head there with the emergency kits. Severe storms cannot be avoided, but with the right tools and resources, they can be easier to deal with.

SERVPRO of Gainesville wants to make sure Gainesville, Hall County and the surrounding areas are prepared!