What Should I Have in an Emergency Supply Kit for a Storm in Murrieta?

12/13/2022 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Riverside County.

Are you prepared for a major storm in Murrieta? Our team in Murrieta responds to storm damage emergencies every year and offers these tips from the American Red Cross for preparing an emergency storm supply kit:

At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:

1. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
3. Flashlight 
4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
5. Extra batteries (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
6. Deluxe family first aid kit
7. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
8. Multi-purpose tool
9. Sanitation and personal hygiene items
10. Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
11. Cell phone with chargers (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
12. Family and emergency contact information
13. Extra cash
14. Emergency blanket
15. Map(s) of the area

 Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)
• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
• Games and activities for children
• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
• Two-way radios
• Extra set of car keys and house keys
• Manual can opener

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When you have a storm damage emergency in your home or business in Murrieta, our local team in Murrieta will restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 951-894-4392.

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