Disaster Preparedness Are You Prepared? Living in this precarious world, you need to be prepared for any disaster that may unfortunately travel your way. Whether it is a natural disaster prevalent in your geographic area, such as an earthquake or hurricane, or a man made disaster, such as a terrorist attack or fire, you need to have survival kits with the proper emergency supplies. You never know when a disaster will happen and you don't know where you will be when a disaster does strike. In the event of a large disaster, emergency personnel will be too busy helping those in need of immediate medical and rescue attention to assist you when a disaster does happen. You need to have a reliable Preparedness Kit. My Preparedness Kit Item Notes Water At least a seven-day supply of water (two quarts for drinking plus two quarts for food preparation and sanitation per person per day) Food At least a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water Medications Both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Tools and Supplies Battery-operated radio, flashlight, and extra batteries Sanitation Toilet paper, towelettes, soap, and liquid detergent Clothing and Bedding At least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person Emergency Car Kit Map, flares, and flashlight Important Family Documents Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container: * Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds * Passports, social security cards, immunization records * Bank account numbers * Credit card account numbers and company contact information First Aid Kit One for your home and one for each car Special Items Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons and pets. **For a more comprehensive list please go to http://www.redcross.org Related Disaster Preparedness links: * http://www.redcross.org * http://www.ready.gov/america/npm * http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/assemble_disaster_supplies_kit.shtm      Fire & Rescue Links * Prince William County - Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association * Northern Virginia EMS Council * Manassas Volunteer Fire Company (Co 1-Fire) * Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad (Co 1-Rescue) * Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton VFD (Co 2, 12, 14) * Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad (Co 3-Rescue, 17) * Gainesville District VFD (Co 4) * Coles District VFD (Co 6) * Lake Jackson VFD (Co 7) * Yorkshire VFD (Co 8) * Dale City VFD (Co 10, 13, 18, 20) * Stonewall Jackson VFD (Co 11) * Evergreen VFD (Co 15) * Buckhall VFD (Co 16)    Fire Safety Links  * FireSafety.gov     Kids & Teens Links * Smokey the Bear * Safety City * USFA Kids Place * Cool Spot * Code Red Rover * KidSpace * Sparky the Fire Dog * Car Seat Info / PWC Child Safety Seat Program * Poison Prevention * Neighborhood Safety Network Posters * CPSC Publications  Local Links * Bristow, Virginia * Nokesville, Virginia * Nokesville Business Association * BristowEnews.com Other Links  * Browse the Classifieds