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Saturday, November 20, 2010

For Your Thanksgiving Checklist...



Hey, we all know you're going to spend a lot of time and money on Thanksgiving preparations for the family.
They're worth it.

While you're at it, how about spending a few minutes this year on Emergency preparations for the people (and pets) you love so much?

From FEMA:

Have Disaster Supplies on Hand
  • Flashlight and extra batteries.
  • Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
  • First aid kit and manual.
  • Emergency food and water.
  • Nonelectric can opener.
  • Essential medicines.
  • Cash and credit cards.
  • Sturdy shoes.
http://emergency.lacity.org/epdpi1.htm
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm