Community Emergency Response Team Advises Residents to Prepare for Unexpected | Families

The Town of Tonawanda Community Emergency Response Team reminds residents that they should stock their homes with supplies that may be needed during an emergency, such as a severe storm, other natural disaster and manmade disasters.
At a minimum, these supplies should include:
- Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
- A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food.
- A first aid kit and manual.
- A battery-powered radio, flashlights and extra batteries.
- Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
- Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach.
- Prescription medicines and special medical needs.
- Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies.
- Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available.
- Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.
- An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
For more information on preparing for the unexpected, visit READY.GOV or the CERT’s profile page at www.citizencorps.gov/cc/showCert.do?id=48169.
