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From the LDA Newsbriefs (May/June 2011) here are some thoughts  about emergency preparedness .

Get a small waterproof and fireproof strong box for

• social security cards
• birth certificates
• marriage certificates
• death certificates
• copies of driver’s licenses
• insurance policies
• home deeds
• credit cards
• health care/benefit cards
• any other vital records

These records can help smooth the way if it should be necessary to apply for any type of disaster aid.

The American Red Cross has a website: http://www.recross.org.   You will find lists of Preparedness Fast Facts on topics such as

• Coping with Shelter-in Place Emergencies
• Pets and Disaster Safety
• Power Outage
• Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster

These emergency facts are in English, Spanish and several other languages.

The Red Cross Store (http://www.redcrossstore.org) carries a variety of items:

• Emergency radios
• Personal Safety Emergency Packs
• Emergency Preparedness Kits
• Planning Kits
• LED Glowsticks
• and other items.

Visit the site to order items or use as a guide to develop your own kit. 

Tip: if you decide to store water, ensure that containers are classified as PETE (1), HDPE (2), LDPE (4), or polypropylene (5) to avoid toxic chemicals.

Visit http://www.healthychildrenproject.org for additional information on plastics.

sole source: Article in LDA Newbriefs, May/June 2011, prepared by their Public Policy/Advocay Committee.  Visit http://www.ldaamerica.org

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