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Posted on Sep 29th, 2009
- Prepare or update a disaster/emergency/pandemic supply (canned food, water bottles, warm blankets, etc), and first aid kit for your house.
- Prepare and/or update a disaster/emergency kit for your car. You will need to check to make sure you have weather appropriate items.
- Check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms
- Check and replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
- Replace any smoke alarms older than ten years.
- Replace any CO alarms older than five years.
- Replace conventional light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs.
- Prepare or review your family Emergency/Evacuation Plan.
- Check storage areas for hazardous materials and discard properly.
- Check and discard expired medications.
Got other ideas or safety measures you take? Share them with your neighbors and let us know!