Shelby County Emergency Management Issues Disaster Preparedness Recommendations

June 21, 2017 - From the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management:

With the impending landfall of Tropical Storm Cindy, we are reminded of how important it is to be prepared for any type of disaster.  There’s no time like the present to organize an Emergency Preparedness Kit for your home that could be utilized during weather related and non-weather related disasters.

Here are some recommended items you may want to include in a Basic Kit:
•    Water-One gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation
•    Food-At least a three day supply of non-perishable food (include a manual can opener)
•    Battery powered radio with extra batteries
•    Flashlight and extra batteries
•    First aid kit
•    Moist towelettes for sanitation
•    Wrench or pliers- to turn off utilities
•    Plastic sheeting and duct tape-to shelter in place
•    Garbage bags and ties-for personal sanitation
•    Unique family needs-prescription meds, infant formula, diapers, important family documents (ID, insurance cards, medical records)

Keep in mind that hurricane season is from June 1st through November 30th.

For more information on Disaster Preparedness, you can visit the following web sites:
www.ready.gov
www.cdc.gov
www.dshs.texas.gov