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Know your utilities

All family members should know how and when to turn off the utilities: gas, electric and water.

Gas

Turn the gas off only if you hear hissing or smell gas. Once turned off, gas can only be restarted by a trained technician. Attach a wrench to your gas meter so it will be handy. To shut off gas, turn the valve until it is perpendicular to the pipe.

Electricity

When disaster strikes, your immediate concern will be your safety and the safety of those you care about.

Once the immediate danger passes, however, having your financial and medical records and important contact information will be crucial to help you start the recovery process quickly. Taking time now to safeguard these critical documents will give you peace of mind, ensure you have access to essential medical and prescription information, and help you avoid additional stress during the difficult days following a disaster.

Should you need to shelter at home, it is recommended your family keep emergency supplies to last you for seven days in an accessible kit.  You can assemble your kit from things you already have around the house, and add water and food and other items you don't have over time.  Try the 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 trick.  Add one item to your disaster supply kit each time you visit the store.

What should be in the kit?