September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). This year’s NPM theme is Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.
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Today is the start of Week 1 (September 1-5) of NPM. Week 1 covers flooding. With talk of El Nino returning to California, this will be a great topic to cover.
Here are some quick tips to prepare and plan for floods:
- Store at least a 3-day supply of water per person
- Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food per person
- Have a flashlight
- Battery powered or hand-cranked radio
- Medication
- Multi-purpose tool
- First Aid Kit
- Family and emergency contact information
- Copies of personal documents
- Extra cash
For the complete list of supplies and things to do during and after a flood, visit the Red Cross page.
Feel free to contact Kaplan Construction at 562-495-0483 or via email for any renovations or remodeling so your home is ready for El Nino.
Source: http://www.ready.gov/september
