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I am a caregiver. How can I prepare to shelter in place?

Last Updated: January 16, 2008

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There are a number of important things you should do to prepare to shelter in place. One of the most important is to prepare a disaster kit. This kit should include water, food, clothing, bedding, first aid needs, prescription and nonprescription drugs, sanitation, special individual requirements, and important documents.

For more information, visit: http://www.extension.org/pages/Considerations_for_Evacuating_and_Sheltering.

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