City of Rutland
Disaster and Emergency Planning
Planning for a Disaster
Emergencies can strike at any moment, so it is important to be prepared. While preparedness means something different to everyone depending on your circumstance, here are a few things everyone should do to prepare.
Make a Basic Supply Kit
Include the following in your supply kit and keep inventory to make sure it is always ready.
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Water: One gallon per person per day for at least three days
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Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable food
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Manual Can Opener
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Portable Radio or Television and Batteries
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Flashlight and Batteries
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First Aid Kit
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Medication: A three-day supply
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Toiletries: For personal hygiene, including hand sanitizer, moist towelettes, and toilet paper
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Copies of Important Documents: Insurance policies, identification, bank account information, credit cards in a waterproof container and some cash
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Matches: In a waterproof container
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Whistle
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Extra Clothing and Blankets
See other pages for additional information
Resources
Make a Plan
This document can help you make a plan for a water shortage or power outage:
Emergency Contacts
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911
Important Contacts
Non-Emergency Police and Animal Control:
(802) 773-1816 or (802) 773-1820
Poison Control: (800) 222-1222
Green Mountain Power: (888) 835-4672
Information: 211
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