1. Lewis Pratt Planning for Disasters
Emergency!
Planning for Disasters
By: Lew Pratt

2. Which are you? Disasters can happen anywhere. It won’t happen here.
Prepared
It won’t happen here.
Unprepared

3. Be Prepared, it will happen here. We just don’t know when.

4. No one really believed this could happen, but the people in Japan know it can.

5. Your Geographical Area Determines your Disaster Plan.
New England in Winter
Arizona in Summer

6. What should I start with? Basics: Short Term Needs
Water
1 gallon of water per person per day.
Minimum 3 day supply for your group.
Food
Clothing
A full set of clothes including shoes.
Toilet Paper

7. B.O.B. The Bug Out Bag Pre-filled bag, ready to go with no warning.
Already has the basic survival items you need when life’s disasters hit.
Have a bag for every member of the family.

8. Have Bag Ready At All Times
Place clothing in large zip lock bags and press out air. This keeps contents small and protected from water.
Include Eye Glasses Repair Kit and Spare Glasses if you have them.
Include a whistle for signaling help.
Include cash for unforeseen items, like lodging.
Include a flash drive with a back up of important files and documents like insurance policies.
Photograph contents of you home. This will help replacement with insurance policies.

9. Stages of Preparation Level Thirst Hunger Injury Elements Hygiene
On your person
1 bottle of water
None
Small First Aid Kit
Good Clothing
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
Stage 2
In your Bag
3 days water
3 days food
Mid-size First Aid Kit
Full change of cloths and shoes
Toilet paper
Soap
Toothpaste
Feminine supplies
Stage 3
In your Car
Water purification & collection
3 month supply
Large First Aid Kit
Medical Reference
Multiple Sets of Clothing & Repair Kits
Laundry
Dishes
Bathing

10. American Disasters by Type January 3, 2000 to March 3, 2007
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11. Supplemental Items for Stage 2 (optional)
First Aid Extras
Tylenol
Lip Balm
Imodium AD
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Neosporin
Comfort
Rain ponchos
Emergency Blanket
Chemical Hand Warmers

12. Supplemental Items for Stage 2 (optional)
Utility
Multi Tool
Compass
Lighters
Entertainment
Books
Playing Cards
Toys for Kids

13. Sources:
Tanker photo by Daniel Giles found at
Japan disaster photo found at
Snow Photo found at
Shade Photo found at
Backpack Photo found at
BOB contents Photo By Lew Pratt