Emergency Kits
Emergency kits (home kits, car kits, FAU unit emergency kits, first aid kits, shelter kits, etc.) contain several survival items that can help an individual survive and stay safe in emergencies. These kits are simply collections of basic items you may need in an emergency. It is recommended that these kits be assembled well in advance of an emergency, in case you have to evacuate or shelter in place at a moment’s notice and need to take or have essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies at that point. It is also recommended that you have enough supplies to survive on your own after an emergency. FEMA recommends that the general public stock at least 72 hours’ worth of supplies. It is also important to update the kit annually.
Emergency supply kits serve different functions depending on the need. Each kit contains a few common, key supplies; however, the rest of the contents will vary depending on the purpose. For instance, a staff member at FAU needs many kits depending on the roles they serve: as a member of a household, they will need to have a family kit; as a University Essential Person, they will need to have a university essential personnel kit; and as a commuter to work, they will need to have a kit with all necessary tools should the vehicle breakdown. Don’t forget to prepare a pet kit as well.
For all EMERGENCY CALLS dial 9-1-1
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