Chicago Security

Archive for November 19th, 2009

me security has put some information online to help you prepare for it. A basic emergency kit needs to be prepared for this.

The contents of the homeland emergency kit are:
• 1 gallon of water for each person per day, a minimum supply for 3 days
• non perishable food supply fro 3 days
• weather radio recommended, it can be cranked or battery operated
• flashlight and extra batteries
• first aid kit
• dust mask
• whistle
• pliers or wrench
• moist wipes, ties and garbage bags
• local area map
• manual can opener

A few other items that are suggested are:
• OTC medications and prescriptions
• Pet supplies
• Contact lenses, eyeglasses
• Infant supplies
• Sleeping bag
• Important documents
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Sturdy shoes
• Change of clothes, long pants, long sleeved shirt
• Medicine dropper
• Chlorine bleach
• Hygiene products
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Books
• Pen and paper
• Puzzles and games

For drinking and sanitation 1 gallon of water per day is necessary. Children and nursing mother will need more water. Keep water in clean closed containers made of plastic.

Family emergency plans and information can be got from ready.gov site off the net.

The members of the home security team have preset communication ideas for disasters. All family members need to have a copy of the phone numbers. They will also need to have pre paid phone cards or change to make important calls.

Some parts of United States face predictable threats. Tornadoes are one of those that are expected in the alley. Along the coasts hurricanes are expected.

It is necessary to plan before hand and also keep contact with school and work place authorities on their ideas of action. You need to keep in track of the modes of notification. They may either be television or radio announcements or probably sirens.

The probably biggest decision will be whether to evacuate or stay in that place. This can be decided on the extent of damage. Make different plans for each of these situations.

The department of homeland security was developed to preserve and protect America. The department needs to keep track of threats whether natural or man made and also monitor terrorism. The homeland security tips can be taken off the internet and used by families in securing and protecting their families.