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The Leland Fire/Rescue Department wants to encourage the community to constantly strive to enhance its state of readiness! The following information is designed to help you prepare your family, your home, or your business for a natural or man-made disaster.
Please take a few moments to review the information provided on this page. You will find information and links to various disaster and emergency related sites. We hope you find the information beneficial. If you would like more detailed information, we would be glad to assist. Please contact assistant Chief Ronnie Hayes at (910) 371-2727.
The Leland Fire/Rescue Department wants to encourage the community to constantly strive to enhance its state of readiness! The following information is designed to help you prepare your family, your home, or your business for a natural or man-made disaster.
Please take a few moments to review the information provided on this page. You will find information and links to various disaster and emergency related sites. We hope you find the information beneficial. If you would like more detailed information, we would be glad to assist. Please contact assistant Chief Ronnie Hayes at (910) 371-2727.
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The most important thing citizens can do is to prepare themselves and their families to withstand the effects of disasters. There are several things you can do to ensure your family if prepared. First, you should have a plan. This plan should include items such as where to meet, how to contact family members, and how to let someone know you are safe. Additionally, you should have a supply kit, which includes basic items such as cash, food, water, flashlight, radio, batteries, prescription drugs etc. Your kit should contain enough items to be sufficient for a minimum of three days. The following list is a suggestion for items to include in your personal supply kit:
- Water - 1 gallon per person per day along with a water purification kit or bleach
- First aid kit
- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
- Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods, like canned meats, granola bars, peanut butter, intsant soup, cereals, dried fruit, powdered milk, etc.
- Portable camp stove or grill with extra propane
- Non-electric can opener and waterproof lighter
- Paper plates, cups, utensils, paper towels
- Aluminum foil, oven mitts, trash bags
- Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, diapers, baby wipes, etc.
- Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
- Blanket or sleeping bag per person
- Battery operated alarm clock, radio and/or TV with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Essential medications (& copies of prescriptions)
- Bar soap, toilet articles
- Toilet paper, feminine hygiene supplies
- Cash and change
- Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes and work gloves
- Cleaning supplies, hand tools, duct tape, rope, etc.
- Documents, backup disks of important computer files, medical history info, photo ID's
- Camera, books, games, cards, etc.
- Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
The most important thing citizens can do is to prepare themselves and their families to withstand the effects of disasters. There are several things you can do to ensure your family if prepared. First, you should have a plan. This plan should include items such as where to meet, how to contact family members, and how to let someone know you are safe. Additionally, you should have a supply kit, which includes basic items such as cash, food, water, flashlight, radio, batteries, prescription drugs etc. Your kit should contain enough items to be sufficient for a minimum of three days. The following list is a suggestion for items to include in your personal supply kit:
- Water - 1 gallon per person per day along with a water purification kit or bleach
- First aid kit
- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
- Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods, like canned meats, granola bars, peanut butter, intsant soup, cereals, dried fruit, powdered milk, etc.
- Portable camp stove or grill with extra propane
- Non-electric can opener and waterproof lighter
- Paper plates, cups, utensils, paper towels
- Aluminum foil, oven mitts, trash bags
- Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, diapers, baby wipes, etc.
- Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
- Blanket or sleeping bag per person
- Battery operated alarm clock, radio and/or TV with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Essential medications (& copies of prescriptions)
- Bar soap, toilet articles
- Toilet paper, feminine hygiene supplies
- Cash and change
- Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes and work gloves
- Cleaning supplies, hand tools, duct tape, rope, etc.
- Documents, backup disks of important computer files, medical history info, photo ID's
- Camera, books, games, cards, etc.
- Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
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