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Make a Kit
You May Need to Survive on Your Own After a Disaster
Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Basic services, such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones, may be cut off for days, even a week or longer. You may have to evacuate at a moment's notice and take essentials with you.
You should prepare emergency kits for the following situations. Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supply kit in one or two easy-to carry containers (backpack or duffel bag).
The following links will take you to the Commonwealth of Virginia's ReadyVirginia website, which offers advice on creating an emergency kit:
