Meriden Health Talk

National Preparedness Month Week 2 - Building An Emergency Kit


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In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the importance of building an emergency kit. 

If you are just planning to build your kit, consider making one with the following items. Your kit can be a plastic bin, duffle bag, or back pack with the following:

  • Bottled water and non-perishable food or food with a long shelf-life, such as granola bars
  • A flashlight
  • A First Aid Kit and medications
  • Copies of important family documents
  • Items for Infants and small children, such as formula, bottles, diapers, and wipes
  • Pet supplies, such as food and medication
  • Money
  • A Change of clothes
  • A charger for your cell phone, and
  • Personal hygiene items, including feminine hygiene products.
  • To learn more about building an emergency kit please visit www.ready.gov/kit

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