Do you know what to do in an emergency – in the event of an earthquake, fire,
hurricane or tsunami? When catastrophe hits, it could take up to three days to restore
vital services like water and electricity. 72hours.org
can help you prepare for those three days.
72Hours was originally created by the city of San Francisco, but its material is
relevant wherever disaster, man-made or natural, might strike. On the website, you
can print an emergency supply kit checklist. The site also guides you through the
process of making an emergency family plan.
Once you understand the basics of general disaster preparedness, 72Hours guides
you through the specifics. The site’s icons lead you to different pages that
teach you about preparing water and food. Specific instructions are provided for
children, senior citizens, and those with physical disabilities.
Different disasters require different responses. For example, 72Hours offers guides
for contagious disease outbreaks, flooding, and power outages. And should you want
to take this material with you, 72Hours lets you print the entire website in booklet
form.
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