Hurricane Hilary Tips from communities in California
From Los Angeles, https://emergency.lacity.gov/alerts/notifyla with the title of “NotifiyLA Sign-up” urging residents to Sign up today “During a disaster, there are never too many ways to receive a possibly life-saving alert. That’s why the City of Los Angeles will use multiple ways to reach you during life-threatening events. The best way to ensure you receive alerts is NotifyLA.”
https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/fire-department/emergency-preparedness in the email last evening has Hurricane Hilary Emergency Preparedness Information
Here are some items to include in a disaster supply kit:
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Water: One gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation
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Food: Non-perishable food that can sustain each person for one day, such as canned meals, fruits, and energy bars
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Radio: Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
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Flashlight: With extra batteries
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First aid kit: With manual
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Whistle: To signal for help
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Dust mask: To help filter contaminated air
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Plastic sheeting and duct tape: For a shelter-in-place
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Books, games, and puzzles: For children
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Fire extinguisher: For earthquakes
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Medications: For you or your family members
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Important family documents: To include in the kit
You can also consider adding these items:
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Water filter and/or water purification supplies
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Disinfectant wipes
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Toiletry supplies
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Crescent and pipe wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies
Source: Generative AI, is experimental. Info quality may vary.
