| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross | 609-646-8330 |
| Atlantic Electric Outage Reporting Hotline | 800-833-7476 |
| Cumberland County public Works Department | 856-453-2192 |
| Cumberland County Emergency Management | 856-455-8770 |
| Hopewell Township Municipal Office | 856-455-1230 |
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- First aid kit
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Food, at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food
- Local maps
- Manual can opener for food
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Water, 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days, for drinking and sanitation
- Whistle to signal for help
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Once you have gathered the supplies for a basic emergency kit, you may want to consider adding the following items:
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
- Cash or traveler’s checks and change
- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or free information from this website (see publications)
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Fire extinguisher
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – when diluted, 9 parts water to 1 part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant; or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water (do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners)
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container – use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information
- Infant formula and diapers
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate
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