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Whitman Fire Department Shares Tips for Residents’ Emergency Preparedness Stockpile

WHITMAN-- Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Timothy Grenno would like to offer residents tips for responsibly stocking their emergency preparedness stockpile during Emergency Preparedness Month.

September 8, 2020 JGPR Staff Client News, Fire News

September 8, 2020 by JGPR Staff

For immediate release

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

WHITMAN– Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Timothy Grenno would like to offer residents tips for responsibly stocking their emergency preparedness stockpile during Emergency Preparedness Month.

September has been declared by Gov. Charlie Baker to be Emergency Preparedness Month. Residents are encouraged to use resources provided by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to prepare themselves, their family, their property and their community for an emergency or natural disaster.

“We would like to stress the importance of our residents responsibly shopping ahead of an emergency,” Chief Grenno said. “When buying emergency items, residents should think of their family, friends and neighbors who may also be in need of non-perishable items and personal health and hygiene products. Don’t let panic persuade you into overstocking food that may eventually go to waste when others are in need.”

When creating a stockpile, residents are urged to buy items over a course of time, not in bulk ahead of an emergency. Abruptly stockpiling will limit the availability of necessary items in stores for others who may be in need.

The American Public Health Association (APHA) recommends the following for emergency preparedness stockpiles:

  • A three-day supply of food and water stored in your home. Residents are encouraged to stock a week’s supply of food and water if there is enough space in the household. Residents should also choose food that doesn’t require refrigeration.
  • One gallon of water per person/per day for at least three days.
  • Residents should refrain from buying in bulk and opt to pick up one or two items for their stockpile every time they go to the store.
  • Consider purchasing items from bulk “club” stores to help save money on supplies, or purchase items such as canned vegetables and batteries when they are on sale.
  • Stockpiles should be stored in an a cool, dark place that is easily accessible during an emergency.
  • Supplies in your stockpile should be contained in a box or plastic bin that is tightly closed to protect its contents from humidity or pests.
  • Residents should also include a first aid and emergency medical kit, personal items and important documents in their stockpile.

Residents should be mindful of not “borrowing” from their stockpile as it is for emergency use.

Additionally, the APHA recommends that residents check their emergency preparedness stockpile twice a year when residents change their clocks for daylight saving time. Residents should replace anything that is missing or expired at this time.

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