possible to do anything about the weather, it is possible to protect your family from some of the effects of severe weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes. Staying safe at homeis often a matter of being prepared to deal with flooding, power outages and other weather-related situations. To help you prepare for the unexpected here are some readiness suggestions from Energizer, manufacturer of batteries and flashlights. * Prepare a disaster plan for your family. Explain why you need to prepare and decide on an evacuation plan and meeting place outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home. Practice the plan regularly. * Assemble an emergency supply kit that contains important items that you would most likely need during an emergency, such as water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies. Store these items in an easy-to-carry container. * Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and at least one gallon of water per person per day. Select foods that require no refrigeration or prepa- To help you prepare for the unexpected, assemble an emergency supply kit that contains important items that you would mostlikely need during an emergency. ration, including ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables, canned juices, high energy foods, vitamins, food for infants and comfort or stress foods. * Other items that should be part of a preparednesskit include a battery-operated radio and extra batteries, a flashlight and extra batteries, matches in a waterproof container, toilet paper, towelettes and plastic garbage bags with ties. Replace your stored food, water supply and batteries every six months. Batteries, such as Energizer Max, provide dependable power for flashlights, wea- ther radios and other devices needed in emergency situations. * Keep valuable records in a waterproof, portable container: will, insurancepolicies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds, passports, social security cards, immunization records, bank account numbers, credit card account numbers and companies, inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers, and family records. * Store your supply kit in a convenient place knownto all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supply kit in the trunk of your car.
