TULSA, Okla. — After the severe weather across Oklahoma yesterday, the City of Tulsa is reminding residents to be prepared.
They say now would be a good time to go over your emergency kit and make sure it is fully stocked in a convenient place that is easy to access.
Here are some of the items the City says you should have in your kit:
- Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
- Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Manual can opener (for food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle (to signal for help)
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
- Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
- Medication
- Pet food
- Personal hygiene supplies
You can go here to find more thorough lists on how to prepare for emergencies.
