Week 2 -- Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Calendar (Week 1 below)

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Check it above web site
 for a week-by-week plan to be prepared:

Example:

Week 2 
Trip to HARDWARE store
Disaster Kit from American Red Cross
OR
1.  Heavy Cotton Hemp Rope
2.  Duct Tape
3.  Two flashlights with batteries
4.  Matches in waterproof container for outside use ONLY with appropriate camp stove or BBQ


Action Steps:
Sign up for First Aid/CPR class at local American Red Cross. 
Additional:  leash or carrier fo ryour pet, extra set of ID tags






Week 1
This is a 24-week plan put out by the Red Cross as a Disaster Preparedness Calendar.  WEEK 1--What to do? 


1.  Store 1 gallon water*
2.  1 jar of peanut butter*
3.  1 can of meat (Costco has great chicken and beef)*
4.  1 hand-operated can opener
5.  Permanent marking pen
*One per person


Additional, if applicable
1.  pet food
2.  diapers
3.  baby food


Action steps:
1.  Date perishable items with marker
2.  Decide upon and notify out-of-state contact who can coordinate information for scattered family members.