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William Buckridge
Keith Nolan
Judith Reynolds

 
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Local Emergency Planning Committee

The purpose of the Local Emergency Planning Committee is to prepare the town for any emergencies that might arrive, be they weather related or manmade.
   The Town has implemented a state-of-the-art emergency notification system to alert citizens about emergencies and other community reports. It is called Safer Essex. Those who wish to be untilize this service must pre-register.
   We encourage people to make an emergency plan for their households, and put together a Home Shelter Kit (see below)

 

 

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Home Shelter Kit
(See this in a Word Format, suitable for printing)

Assemble this now. Put aside in special box Keep heat-sensitive items inside home and mark date that you brought them on item and rotate stock throughout the year. Batteries in the refrigerator prolong their life you need a plan on where you are going to go and how you can be reached if you leave your home so family members knew.

Flashlights and extra bulbs *
Clock (windup or battery- operated)
Radio (battery operated)
Extra batteries
Toilet paper
Matches water proof
Scissors
Plastic garbage bags (50 gallon and small if you need a rain coat cut the top and side for your head and arms)
Working fire extinguisher
Clean change of clothes rain gear sturdy boots *
Fully Charged battery operated lanterns (don't use candle they are a fire hazards.)
Blankets rolls for each person in the household *
Map of the area *
List of phone numbers (doctor insurance company family members pharmacy banks) *
List of medines that your family are taking 10 day supply *
Copy of insurance policy or other importance papers banks accounts *

Emergency toilet

Garbage can with tight lid
Plastic bags for liners
Disinfectant or bleach
Deodorizer
Extra toilet paper

Baby needs *

Disposable diapers
Wipes
Diaper-rash ointment
Baby medicines
Medicine dropper
Extra formula, baby food

Food supplies

Get enough nonperishable foods for two weeks. Note stay away from high salty food they are going to make you thirsty
Water 2 quarts to 1 gallon per person per day (get enough for 2 weeks)
Shelf-stable juice and milk boxes
Canned and powered milk
Beverages (canned or powdered, fruit juices, instant coffee, tea)
Canned vegetables and fruits
Canned or bagged dry fruits
Prepared foods (canned soups, beef, spaghetti, tuna, chicken, ham pudding, tuna)
Snacks (crackers, peanut butter, jelly cheese spreads)
Cereals
Dry canned pet food *
Extra baby formula baby food *

Kitchen supplies

Waterless hand sanitizer *
Manual can opener
Water purification tablets
Bottle opener
Matches in a plastic bag
Pocketknife
Camp stove with plenty of fuel, gas grill with extra propane tank full or charcoal grill and extra charcoal (use only canned fuel indoors sterno)
Ice chests or coolers
Paper plates, napkins, and plastic cups plastic utensils
Disposable pans for cooking
Plastic bags jugs or containers for water or ice

Hardware

Hand tools; hammer, screwdriver, shovel pickax hand saws chain saw
Power screwdriver
Tarps
Rope
Sturdy work gloves
Duck tape *
Nails
Plywood

Medical supplies *

First aid handbook
Insect repellent
Citronella candles
Insect bite lotion
Petroleum jelly,
Ointments for burns, cuts
Antiseptic solution
Sunscreen
Extra over-the counter medicine (for colds, allergies, cough)
Aspirin acetaminophen, antacid tablets
Children's medicines
Diarrhea medication
Feminine hygiene items
Incontinence supplies
Rubbing alcohol
Iodine
Disinfectant
Soap in plastic bags hair shampoo
Moist towelette packets

Other supplies first aid kit that has this items

Medic alert tags
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Thermometer
Cotton-tipped swabs
Sterile rolls
Sterile adhesive bandages
Sterile gauze pads
Roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Plastic sheeting's
Adhesive tape
Safety pins
Latex gloves

* Keep in Shelter Kit if you are asked to leave you home