An emergency kit for disabilities

Last updated 11/17/2020 at 4:01pm

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A sampling of some common items suggested for emergency supply kits is shown here.

(Family Features) Creating a supply kit is part of being prepared for emergencies and disasters. Kits should include basic survival items but also things specific to your needs. Kits can have equipment to help with communication, things that reduce stress and more.

If you have a disability or health condition, your planning may be more complex. Consider these ideas from the Administration for Community Living while building your kit:

Basic Supplies

* At least a three-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food

* Manual can opener

* Flashlight

* Battery-powered...

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