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Three Day Emergency Supply Checklist In case of an emergency, the items on this list will help meet your family's needs for three days. A smaller version of this kit should be stored in the trunk of your car. The items should be kept in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers such as backpacks, duffel bags, or sealable plastic containers (like trash containers or storage bins).
- One gallon of water per person per day (water supplies should be replaced every three months).
- Food that won't spoil (food supplies should be replaced every six months).
- One change of clothing, sturdy shoes, a rain poncho, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person.
- A first aid kit that includes your family's prescription medications (replace as directed).
- An extra pair of glasses.
- A credit card, cash, and coin change (ATM machines will not work during a power outage).
- An extra set of car keys.
- Paper, pens, and stamps.
- A city map.
- A battery-powered radio.
- A flashlight.
- Extra batteries of all sizes.
- A whistle.
- Heavy gloves.
- A knife or razor blades.
- Light sticks.
- An ABC-type fire extinguisher approved for use on regular and electric fires.
- A water-purification kit or household bleach.
- An ax.
- A shovel.
- A broom.
- A tool kit (including a screwdriver, pliers, a hammer, and an adjustable wrench for turning off the gas main).
- A coil of 1/2" rope. Large plastic trash bags.
- Tarps.
- Soap, detergent, and shampoo.
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes.
- Feminine hygiene supplies.
- Toilet paper.
- A non-electric can opener.
- Plastic utensils, paper plates, cups.
- Paper towels.
- A cooking stove, aluminum foil, and at least one small pan.
- Pet supplies: leashes, food, and water.
- Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
Keep important family documents in an easy-to-access waterproof and fireproof container. Put copies of vital records in a safe deposit box. Consider photographing or videotaping all valuables and keeping those records in the safe deposit box as well.
For more information visit the American Red Cross.
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2019 Calendar
9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremonies
FEBRUARY
27: Los Angeles County (CHP Los Angeles Communications Center)
MARCH
10-13: CalNENA (Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine | San Diego, CA)
APRIL
11: California State (State Capitol | Sacramento, CA)
MAY
5-10: APCO Western Region (Doubletree Resort | Paradise Valley/Scottsdale, AZ)
JUNE
14-19: National NENA (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL)
AUGUST
7-10: International Fire Chiefs Association Conference & Expo (Atlanta, GA)
11-14: APCO International (The Baltimore Convention Center | Baltimore, MD)
SEPTEMBER
TBD: CalOES Family Day & Open House (Sacramento, CA)
OCTOBER
24-29: International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference & Expo (Chicago, IL)
NOVEMBER
TBD: 9-1-1 Golf Classic (Las Vegas, NV)
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