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.