Fire season in Southern California is predicted to be one of the worst in recent years. In the event of a wildfire emergency, we should be prepared to live through outages of gas and electricity, running water, and telephone service. Disaster-preparedness experts say we should all have an emergency kit with at least 3 days of supplies. What should we put in an emergency kit? Clean Earth Restorations (a San Diego County smoke and fire remediation company) fills you in.
Various organizations publish useful information on buying or building your own emergency kit. Here is a list of the things they all say you should have available in case of an emergency or disaster:
Essentials (located in a waterproof/rodent-proof container):
Water (one gallon per person per day, a week’s worth is preferable), and a water purification kit
Food (non perishable)
Food, water, leashes for pets
A manual can opener
A freshly stocked first aid kit
Current personal medications
Blankets or sleeping bags
A flashlight (and batteries)
A portable radio (and batteries)
Extra house and car keys
Fire extinguisher
A whistle
Cash
Copies of personal documents (ID’s (driver’s license, passports, birth certificates), insurance policies)
Contact information for emergency services and family/relatives
A multi-purpose tool
Scissors
Duct tape
Plastic sheeting
Large garbage bags
Toilet paper
Personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene supplies)
Candles and matches
Dust masks
Local maps
A cell phone and charger
Paper plates, paper towels, utensiles
Other suggested items:
See the links below for details sub-lists and other suggested items to keep in your emergency kit, such as changes of clothing, baby/infant supplies, and tools.
More Information, Lists, and Checklists Regarding Emergency Kits
Red Cross Prepare for Emergencies
California Volunteers Disaster Supplies Checklist
SDGE Family Emergency Plan Emergency Supply Kit
Ready-Made Disaster Kits to Purchase
Costco Emergency Kits and Supplies
Clean Earth Restorations hopes no one in our community will have to face the ravages and loss of personal property to a fire. But we are proud and honored to help those who do, by providing smoke and fire remediation to San Diego County residents. As a family-owned and -run business we see our customers as people, first and foremost, who need to get back to their lives and businesses. We offer free estimates and can be called in 24/7 for emergency remediation. Call us today with questions (619 284 4239) or through our link below:
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