City of Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Washington, Whidbey Island's Premier Waterfront Community

Preparing Makes Sense. The likelihood that you and your family will survive a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack or other emergency. We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected makes sense. Get ready now.

• What to do
• Where to go
• When to act
• How to find each other
• How to communicate in an emergency
• Workplace / School emergency plans
• Copies of plans to all family members
• Wallet-size reference cards

• A backpack filled with items needed when you must evacuate immediately
• Copies of important documents
• Emergency cash, ATM cards
• Food and water
• First-Aid kit and medications
• Flashlight and Radio
• Other necessary items

• Water (1 gal/day for each person)
• Food (non-perishable, can opener if necessary)
• First-aid, medications and bleach
• Flashlight and Radio (extra batteries)
• Extra clothing, blankets
• Sturdy shoes, gloves
• Personal needs (infants, elderly)
• Other supplies and tools
• Customize your kit to fit the needs of your household.
• Store in portable container (duffle bag, plastic tote, etc). 

• http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/hbk_pdf/EmerRes08.pdf
• http://www.emd.wa.gov/
• http://www.ready.gov
• http://www.redcross.org
• http://www.72hours.org
• http://www.prepare.org