An important part of create your farm tragedy plan is prepare a kit that is in a secure plaza with easy access . Consider storing the pursual in large , thick charge plate garbage cans with lid .
1 . WaterStocking water reserves should be a top precedency . Drinking water in emergency post should not be rationed . Therefore , it ’s vital to stash away tolerable sum of money of water for your home and barnyard . Because you will also need water for healthful purposes and , maybe , for cooking , you should stack away at least 1 Imperial gallon of water per soul per day , in exhaustively washed plastic , fiberglass or tooth enamel - lined metal container . legal credit card container , such as easygoing - drink bottles , are good . you may also purchase food - grade credit card bucket or drums . varnish your water containers tightly , label them and store them in a cool , dark place .
2 . FoodFood , unlike weewee , may be ration safely ; the only exception is for small fry and significant women . Use can foods , dry mixes and other staple on your cupboard shelves . Canned foods do not require cooking , pee or especial readying . Be certain to include a manual can opener in your disaster kit . Replace items in your food supply every six month . Consider let in quick - to - eat meats , fruits and vegetables ; canned or boxed in juice , milk and soup ; gamy - muscularity nutrient , like peanut butter , low - Na crackers , granola bars and lead mix ; vitamins ; foods for infant or person on special dieting ; cookies ; severe candy ; crying coffee bean ; and grain .
3 . First - aid kits , including manuals , for your home and for your vehiclesInclude these item :
Also let in alivestock first - aid kitif you have animals on the farm .
4 . Tools and other itemsInclude a portable , battery - powered radio and flashlight , extra battery , signaling flare , couple in a waterproofed container , close - off twist , pliers , digger , whistle , A - bacillus - C - type fire fire extinguisher , thermionic tube collapsible shelter , mess kits or paper cups , plate and plastic utensils , all - intention knife , household liquid bleach to treat imbibing water , sugar , salt , pepper , aluminum foil and plastic wrapper , resealable plastic bags .
5 . Sanitation and hygiene itemsInclude a flannel and towel , max , hand sanitizer , swimming detergent , toothpaste , toothbrushes , shampoo , deodorant , comb and coppice , razor , paring cream , lip balm , insect repellant , contact lens solution , mirror , feminine supplies , heavy - duty charge card garbage bags and ties , gutter paper , average - sized plastic bucketful with tight palpebra .
6 . Household text file and reach numbersHave ready to go on short notice and stored in a watertight container — your personal identification ; Johnny Cash or traveler ’s checks and a credit card ; copies of authoritative text file like birth credentials , marriage certificate , driver ’s licence , social security carte du jour , passport , will , deeds , inventory of household goods , insurance papers , immunizations records , cant and quotation notice account numbers , stock and shackle ; emergency contact lean and phone number ; mathematical function of the area and phone numeral of seat you could go ; and an extra Seth of car key and firm keys .
7 . dress and beddingKeep one staring change of clothing and footwear for each household member and three sets of socks and underwear , sturdy employment shoe or boots , rain gear , hat and glove , dark glasses , cover , log Z’s travelling bag and pillow for each household extremity .
This clause was extract from “ Why Have a Farm Disaster Plan ? ” which first appeared in the June / July 2003 issue ofHobby Farmsmagazine .
