Entering week four of a 24-week-series on disaster preparedness, focused around the event of an earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, the Oregon Statesman Journal continues to provide advice on assembling a family emergency kit, and developing a family disaster plan. With previous weeks covering topics such as foods and drinks, maps, and first aid supplies, this week’s installment offers the recommendation of adding items like:
Compasses
Red Cross approved safety lights or light sticks
Prescription medications, including a two week supply for any family members with known medical conditions
Durable medical supplies
In terms of planning, recommendations are also given as to preparing a family disaster plan, to ensure all family members know a safe place to meet outside the home, and have a list of critical contacts.
While the series is ongoing, the Statesman Journal is also including a presentation in each column covering items that were discussed in previous weeks, and which will be discussed in upcoming weeks.
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