Emergency Preparedness . . .

. . . 5 basic steps in preparing for an uncertain future

To survive an initial major disaster or hardship it is suggested that you have the following basic items of physical preparation:

1- Water;

• 50 gallons of stored water per household or 14 gallons per person which ever is greater,
• This will get you through the initial stage until you can find other means of water. (i.e. canals, streams, snow, roof tops, etc.),
• Water should be your first consideration in as much as you can live without food for a short period of time but not without water.

2- Food;

• 1 years basic food supply per person in the household,
• Do not forget special dietary needs of the young, the elderly, and the sick.

3- Sanitation Needs;

• provisional toilet,
• methods of cleanup with or without water (this water is not part of the above 50 gallons),
• pest control devices and methods.

4- Medical;

• 1 basic first-aid kit per household,
• Include special medical needs and medications for all members of household.

5- Fuel;

• a provisional way of keeping warm that is not dependant on electricity or natural gas (i.e. extra blankets, sleeping bag, coats, gloves, hats, space heaters, wood for fireplace, generators, etc.),
• Remember in Salt Lake county you cannot store more that 25 gallons of flammable liquid legally. (Utah, Davis, & Weber counties 30 gallons and no set limit elsewhere in Utah),
• There is a 500 pound limit on storage of flammable gas, such as propane and butane.