PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands; Sunday, August 16th, 2009 – Everyone in the Turks and Caicos Islands should put together an Emergency Supply Kit. The kit should be suitable for use at home, and if necessary, for whenever you must evacuate.
In respect of this, the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies have provided the following checklists to make sure you have the right supplies in your emergency kit.
FIRST AID KIT: This is essential, as must include aspirins, anti-diarrhoea medicine, insect repellent, plasters, bandages, antibacterial ointment and antiseptic.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: If anyone in your family is taking prescription medication, a two-week supply is a necessity.
NON-PERRISHABLE GOODS: Enough canned food to last for a week; such as sardines, corned beef, spam, peanut butter, dried/condensed milk, sugar, biscuits, chocolate and pet food. A can opener would be useful too.
OTHER SUPPLIES: These to include, at least two flashlights, portable radio, scissors, six (6) extra sets of batteries, a cooler, matches and a lighter, a stove or grill and lighter fluid; and a fire extinguisher.
INFANT IN HOUSE?: If there is an infant in the home, it is recommended that parents purchase a two week supply of diapers, baby formula, baby food, bottles etc.
FOR THE HOME ITSELF: A cellular phone, spare batteries (charged), top-up cards; drinking water in plastic containers (minimum one gallon per person per day (14 days); water purifying kit/tablets; a box of large sealer in your truck; a whistle; sleeping bags and/or blankets for each person; identification for everyone; important documents; extra clothes, underwear, shoes etc; reading material, board games, playing cards; soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, lavatory paper, feminine hygiene products and paper towels; garbage bags, and cash.
The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies wishes that persons take heed, and prepare themselves adequately.
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