Four Corners Press Release
Bad storms, power outages, and other unexpected events can happen anytime. Being prepared helps keep people safe. A simple way to prepare is by making an emergency kit. Experts suggest having four types of kits: a go-bag, a stay-at-home bag, a car emergency kit, and an everyday carry kit.
What to Pack in Your Kits
- Go-Bag: A small backpack with key supplies if you need to leave quickly. Pack water, food that won’t spoil, a first aid kit, a flashlight, extra batteries, important documents, and personal items like medication and hygiene products.
- Stay-at-Home Bag: Items for when you need to stay inside for several days. This bag should have bottled water, food that does not need to be cooked, prescription medications, a battery-powered radio, and bathroom supplies.
- Car Emergency Kit: Items to keep in your car in case of breakdowns or bad weather. Make sure to have jumper cables, a flashlight, a multi-tool, blankets, a first aid kit, and snacks.
- Everyday Carry Kit: A small kit to have with you at all times. A flashlight, multi-tool, portable phone charger, personal ID, and basic first-aid supplies can be helpful in everyday emergencies.
We are offering a Preparedness Cookbook in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Extension. This book will help families plan healthy meals using shelf-stable ingredients. It also gives useful recipes and meal-planning tips that can be used during power outages, supply shortages, or other emergencies. If you are interested in getting one, contact Four Corners.
For more information on how to create emergency preparedness kits, visit https://www.ready.gov/ or https://disaster.unl.edu/
For questions or to learn more, call Four Corners at 402-362-2621 or 877-337-3573. You can also email us at info@fourcorners.ne.gov.
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