In West Virginia, as well as anywhere else, it is important to make sure to have an emergency preparedness kit in your home. There are a few categories of items that you’ll need to be sure to cover when putting your kit together.
First off, First Aid.
You’ll need to have at least a basic first aid kit which can be purchased pre-made, or you can put one together yourself. Whichever way you acquire your kit it will need to include: several sizes of bandages, rubbing alcohol (or alcohol swabs) for sanitization, antibiotic ointment, burn cream, and liquid bandage (or simply super glue). With these items you should be able to take care of minor injuries or keep an injury under control while you make your way to a hospital.
Next, a Fire Extinguisher
After a first aid kit, another one of the most important things to have ready is a fire extinguisher. In the case of a natural disaster you’ll want to have at least two different types of extinguisher in your home. When purchasing extinguishers make sure that you have one of each type of extinguisher, one for paper or wood and debris fires, and one for kitchen applications like a grease fire.
Then, Your Emergency Kit
Lastly, you’ll want to make sure to have a basic kit with things like a flashlight, various types of batteries, simple medicines, dry food or canned food (and of course a can opener), and a good amount of bottled water. Another good addition to your kit is a hand pump water filter, in case sanitation plants are not functional. If you’ve got small children also make sure to include baby formula, diapers, and baby wipes.
Be Prepared!
Making sure to have a kit including these items will ensure you are prepared in case of a natural disaster, as well as giving you peace of mind
WV.gov News Feed
Bookmark this page to stay on top of West Virginia state news and disaster announcements
- Pearl Harbor: Lessons Learned on War and Peaceon December 7, 2023 at 7:17 pm
- Secretary of State Mac Warner to Serve as Keynote Speaker for the WVU Commemoration of Pearl Harboron December 6, 2023 at 2:39 pm
- Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 937 New WV Business Registrations for November of 2023on December 4, 2023 at 6:42 pm
- WVDEP approves 12 applicants for FY2024 CED Recycling Grantson December 1, 2023 at 2:30 pm
- 2024 Roadsides in Bloom calendar now available to orderon November 30, 2023 at 5:22 pm
- Notice of Privacy Incidenton November 30, 2023 at 2:17 pm
- Mobile Dental Unit coming to Kanawha City November 30-December 2!on November 27, 2023 at 7:47 pm
- West Virginia Higher Education Chancellor Sarah Tucker named chair of national higher education policy organizationby Katie Jarrell on November 21, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Charleston, West Virginia – Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, West Virginia’s Chancellor of Higher Education, has been named State Higher Education […]
- All providers must submit PA via electronic portal by July 1, 2024. PEIA has a 1/1/24 on this directive.on November 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm
- In these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peaceon November 13, 2023 at 2:10 pm
- URGENT NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS: Beware of 2024 Annual Report solicitations from third partieson November 9, 2023 at 1:35 pm
- West Virginia Celebrates Successful College Application and Exploration Weekby Katie Jarrell on November 7, 2023 at 11:01 pm
CHARLESTON, WV – More than 400 schools and organizations, from elementary schools to adult learner sites, across West Virginia participated in […]
- Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,033 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2023on November 6, 2023 at 2:09 pm
- West Virginia Celebrates Wonderful Fall Seasonby Lindsey Funk on November 1, 2023 at 2:31 pm
Exceptional leaf peeping season nearing its end Charleston, W.Va. – This year, the Mountain State has experienced one of the best fall seasons in […]
- Bar Blast – October 31, 2023by Patricia Schoolcraft on October 31, 2023 at 2:48 pm
- Warner Issues Proclamation for National Veterans Small Business Weekon October 27, 2023 at 4:12 pm
- Public Hearings for Plan Year 2025 Coming in Novemberon October 26, 2023 at 12:38 pm
- West Virginia Now Covered with Jaw-Dropping Fall Colorby Lindsey Funk on October 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Visitors encouraged to experience fall foliage with featured hikes and scenic drives Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia continues to be covered with […]
- Op-Ed: SECURE ELECTIONS: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Monthon October 24, 2023 at 6:09 pm
- WVBAT: West Virginia businesses can help fight human trafficking in the stateon October 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Leave A Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.