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EMERGENCY FLOOD KITS You, your family or co-workers should prepare for disaster before it occurs. Part of your preparedness strategy should be assembling a Emergency Flood kit. Once a flood arrives, you won't have time to go shopping or gather your supplies. Place items you will need during an evacuation in an easy to carry waterproof container or place items in plastic bags, garbage bags etc Water and Food You can put water in misc plastic containers such as soft drink bottles or old milk containers. A person needs at least two quarts of water each day or even more with physical activity. Keep a three day supply of water and non-perishable food for each person One gallon of water per person per day for food preparation and sanitation. Your food should not require refrigeration, preparation or cooking. If you need to heat food, pack some sterno. Select food items that are not bulky or heavy. Some examples of food in your Flood Emergency Kit: Military type rat...

Ondoy Tradegy (Philippines) Sept 2009 BEFORE THE FLOOD: Find out how often your location is likely to be flooded. Know the flood warning system in your community and be sure your family knows it. Keep informed of daily weather condition. Designate an evacuation area for the family and livestock. Assign family members instructions and responsibilities according to an evacuation plan. Keep a stock of food which requires little cooking and refrigeration; electric power may be interrupted. Keep a transistorized radio and flashlight with spare batteries, emergency cooking        equipment, candies, matches and first aid kit handy in case of emergency. Store supplies and other household effects above expected flood water level. Securely anchor weak dwellings and items. WHEN WARNED OF FLOOD: Watch for rapidly rising flood waters. Listen to your radio for emergency instructions. If you find it necessary to evacuate, move to a safe area before ac...