Being Prepared on the Go
Being Prepared at Work:
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Talk with your employer about emergency plans for your workplace.
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If your employer offers an emergency alert or notification system, make sure you are signed up to receive information.
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Consider keeping a lightweight emergency kit at work. This could include things like extra medications, a change of clothing, as well as a few snacks for those days you miss lunch--or if you get stuck in your office overnight, such as has what might happen in an unexpected ice storm.
Being Prepared in Your Car:
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Your kit doesn't have to be a large or expensive. Many of us have all these items in our home already but scattered about.
Vehicle Emergency Kit:
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Jumper cables
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Flashlights and extra batteries
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First aid kit and necessary medications in case you are away from
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home for a prolonged time
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Food items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars; canned fruit and a portable can opener
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Water fro each person and pet in your car -- Keeping a case of bottled water in your vehicle is a good idea
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AM/FM radio to listen to traffic reports and emergency messages
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Cat litter or sand for better tire traction
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Small shovel
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Ice scraper
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Warm clothing, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, and jacket
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Blankets or sleeping bags
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A fully-charged cell phone or phone charger
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Flares or reflective triangle
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Baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
Be prepared for an emergency by keeping your gas tank at least half full.
If you find yourself stranded, be safe and stay in your car. Turn on your your flashers. Call for help and wait in or near the vehilce until help arrives. It is much easier for responders to find a vehicle than a person who has walked away from the vehicle.