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<br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />Prepare for the Next Flood <br /> <br />p <br /> <br />48 <br /> <br />most, but not all, floodwater <br />from entering your water sup- <br />ply. You will still have to <br />disinfect your water, as <br />explained in Step 5. <br />o Turn off the electricity, gas, <br />oil, and water. (See Step 2.) <br />o Lock your house. <br />o Follow your designated evacu- <br />ation route to a place of <br />shelter. <br /> <br />" You Are Asked to <br />Evacua'e <br />Your family should have a disas- <br />ter supplies kit ready for <br />emergencies. <br /> <br />Evacuation Supplies <br />Store the following supplies, <br />which you're most likely to need <br />if you are asked to evacuate, in <br />an easy-to-carry container: <br />QJ Battery operated radio and <br />extra batteries <br />o Flashlight and extra batteries <br />o First aid kit and manual <br />o Three-day supply of nonper- <br />ishable foods and water (one <br />gallon of water per person <br />per day) <br />o Essential prescription and <br />nonprescription medications <br />o Mess kit or paper cups and <br />plates and plastic utensils <br />[] Baby supplies such as formu- <br />la, bottles, diapers, powdered <br />milk, and medications (if <br />needed) <br />[] Nonelectric can opener <br />o Utility knife <br />o Toilet paper, towelettes <br />o Soap, liquid detergent <br />o Feminine supplies <br />[] Personal hygiene items <br />o Contact lenses, extra eye <br />glasses (if needed) <br /> <br />::J Supplies for dentures, <br />contact lenses, and other <br />aids (if needed) <br />o Complete change of clothing <br />and footwear for each per- <br />son* <br />o Sturdy shoes or work boots. <br />DRain gear* <br />o Blankets or sleeping bags. <br />Q Cash or traveler's checks, <br />change <br />o Whistle <br />o Entertainment-games and <br />books <br /> <br />*Can be packed and carried separately <br /> <br />Important Family Documents <br />Keep these records in a water- <br />proof, portable container you <br />can grab quickly in case of evac- <br />uation: <br />ClWill, insurance policies, con- <br />tracts, deeds, stocks, and <br />bonds <br />o Passports, social security <br />cards, immunization records <br />o Bank account numbers <br />o Credit card account numbers <br />and companies <br />o Inventory of valuabte house- <br />hold goods, important <br />telephone numbers <br />o Family records (birth, mar- <br />riage, death certificates) <br /> <br />Supplies to Keep at Home <br />Also have the following supplies <br />ready. You will need them when <br />you return home or if you are <br />confined to your home. <br />c.r' Fire extinguisher: small canis- <br />ter, ABC type <br />o Tools: crowbar, hammer, saw, <br />pliers, screwdrivers <br />o Shut-off wrench, to turn off <br />household gas and water <br />o Tape <br />