All residents are encouraged to have home emergency kits.  Basic items such as water, non-perishable foods, medicines, batteries, flashlights, blankets, first-aid kit, etc. are just some of the items that make up a useful kit.  More detailed information on how to make up a "Family Disaster Supplies Kit" is available at City Hall, the Riverview Library, or Click here to download a The Checklist .

For more information regarding preparing for emergencies, go to:  http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html

XCEL-EMERGENCY KIT                   
 9/12/2003                    
                      
                      
          FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT CHECKLIST    
                       
  THE FOLLOWING IS A CHECKLIST TO HELP PREPARE A FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT.  TO PREPARE YOUR   
 KIT, GATHER THE SUPPLIES THAT ARE LISTED.  PLACE SUPPLIES YOU WOULD NEED FOR AN EVACUATION IN AN  
 EASY TO CARRY CONTAINER SUCH AS A BACKPACK, DUFFLE BAG, OR A COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER.  THESE  
 SUPPLIES ARE LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK*              
                      
 WATER-  STORE WATER IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS SUCH AS SOFT DRINK BOTTLES      
                      
     STORE 1 GALLON OF WATER PER PERSON PER DAY         KEEP AT LEAST A 3-DAY SUPPLY OF WATER  
    (2 QUARTS FOR DRINKING, 2 QUARTS FOR FOOD       FOR EACH PERSON IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD  
    PREPARATION AND SANITATION)*                
                      
 FOOD-  STORE AT LEAST A 3-DAY SUPPLY OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD- FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT
                      
     READY-TO-EAT CANNED MEATS, FRUITS, VEGETABLES     VITAMINS        
    CANNED JUICES, POWDERED MILK, SOUP        FOODS FOR INFANTS, ELDERLY PERSONS OR   
    STAPLES- SUGAR, SALT, PEPPER          PERSONS ON SPECIAL DIETS    
    HIGH ENERGY FOODS- PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CRACKERS,       COMFORT STRESS FOODS- COOKIES, HARD CANDY,   
     GRANOLA BARS, TRAIL MIX          SWEETENED CEREALS, LOLLIPOPS, INSTANT COFFEE,   
                TEA BAGS        
                      
 FIRST AID KIT-   ASSEMBLE A KIT FOR YOUR HOME AND 1 FOR EACH CAR      
                      
    FIRST AID MANUAL           ASSORTED SIZES OF SAFETY PINS    
    STERILE ADHESIVE BANDAGES IN ASSORTED SIZES       LATEX GLOVES  (2 PAIR)      
    2" AND 4" STERILE GAUZE PADS (4-6)         SUNSCREEN      
    HYPOALLERGENIC ADHESIVE TAPE                
    TRIANGULAR BANDAGES (3)       NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS    
    2" AND 3" STERILE ROLLER BANDAGES (3 ROLLS)       ASPIRIN OR NON-ASPIRIN PAIN RELIEVER  
    SCISSORS, TWEEZERS, NEEDLES        ANTI-DIARRHEA MEDICATION    
    MOISTENED TOWELETTES         SYRUP OF IPECAC (USE TO INDUCE VOMITING IF   
    ANTISEPTIC AND CLEANING AGENT/SOAP       ADVISED BY THE POISON CONTROL CENTER-PCC)  
    THERMOMETER           LAXATIVE        
    TONGUE BLADES (2)           ACTIVATED CHARCOAL  (USE IF ADVISED BY THE PCC)  
    TUBE OF PETROLEUM JELLY OR OTHER LUBRICANT              
                      
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES-                    
                      
    MESS KITS, OR PAPER CUPS, PLATES & PLASTIC UTENSILS*     MEDICINE DROPPER      
    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL*       SHUT-OFF WRENCH    (TO TURN OFF GAS)  
    BATTERY OPERATED RADIO AND EXTRA BATTERIES*       WHISTLE        
    FLASHLIGHT AND EXTRA BATTERIES*         MAP OF AREA  (FOR LOCATING SHELTERS)  
    CASH OR TRAVELER'S CHECKS, CHANGE*       EXTRA SET OF CAR KEYS      
    NON-ELECTRIC CAN OPENER, UTILITY KNIFE*              
    FIRE EXTINGUISHER:  SMALL CANISTER, ABC TYPE     SANITATION      
    TUBE TENT             TOILET PAPER, TOWELETTES*    
    PLIERS             SOAP, LIQUID DETERGENT*    
    DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC SHEETING         FEMININE SUPPLIES*      
    COMPASS             PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS*    
    MATCHES IN A WATERPROOF CONTAINER       PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS, TIES, (FOR PERSONAL   
    ALUMINUM FOIL           SANITATION USES)      
    PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS         PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A TIGHT LID    
    SIGNAL FLARE           DISINFECTANT      
    PAPER, PENCILS           HOUSEHOLD CHLORINE BLEACH FOR DISINFECTANT  
    SHOVEL             (9 PARTS WATER, 1 PART BLEACH TO PURIFY WATER-  
    NEEDLES, THREAD           16 DROPS BLEACH PER GALLON OF WATER)  
                      
                      
CLOTHING AND BEDDING- INCLUDE 1 COMPLETE CHANGE OF CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR PER PERSON  
                      
    STURDY SHOES OR WORK BOOTS*         LONG SLEEVE SHIRT*      
    RAIN GEAR*             HAT AND GLOVES      
    BLANKETS OF SLEEPING BAGS*         THERMAL UNDERWEAR      
    WARM COAT           SUNGLASSES      
    LONG PANTS*                  
                      
SPECIAL ITEMS-  REMEMBER FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS        
                      
   FOR BABY*           PET FOOD  (IF YOU HAVE A PET)    
    FORMULA             ENTERTAINMENT- GAMES AND BOOKS    
    BABY FOOD                  
    DIAPERS             IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS-  KEEP  
    BOTTLES             THESE IN A WATER PROOF, PORTABLE   
    POWDERED MILK            CONTAINER      
    MEDICATIONS           -WILL, INSURANCE POLICIES, CONTRACTS,   
                 DEEDS, STOCKS, BONDS      
 FOR ADULTS*           -PASSPORTS, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS,   
    HEART AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION       -IMMUNIZATION RECORDS    
    INSULIN             -BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS    
    PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS           -CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBERS AND  
    DENTURE NEEDS             COMPANIES      
    CONTACT LENS AND SUPPLIES         -INVENTORY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD GOODS  
    HEARING AIDS AND EXTRA BATTERIES         -IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS    
    CASH             -FAMILY RECORDS (BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH  
    PERSONAL SPECIFIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES         CERTIFICATES)      
                      
SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS                
                      
 STORE YOUR KIT IN A CONVENIENT PLACE KNOWN TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.  KEEP A SMALLER VERSION OF THE    
 DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR.            
 KEEP ITEMS IN AIRTIGHT PLASTIC BAGS                
 CHANGE YOUR STORED WATER SUPPLY EVERY 3-6 MONTHS SO IT STAYS FRESH        
 ROTATE YOUR STORED FOOD EVERY 6 MONTHS              
 RETHINK YOUR KIT AND FAMILY NEEDS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.    ADD ITEMS TO YOUR KIT AS NEEDED.  REPLACE BATTERIES,   
 UPDATE CLOTHES, ETC.                  
 ASK YOUR PHYSICIAN OR PHARMACIST ABOUT STORING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS      
 HAVE A COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR CONTACTING FAMILY MEMBERS.  SOMETIMES THE BEST CONTACT MIGHT LIVE OUTSIDE  
 THE AFFECTED EMERGENCY AREA                
 KEEP AT LEAST 1/2 TANK OF GAS IN YOUR CAR              
 IN THE EVENT OF EVACUATION,  MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR FAMILY PETS        
 COMMUNICATE YOUR EMERGENCY PLANS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS            
 KNOW HOW TO SHUT OFF YOUR UTILITIES SUCH AS GAS, WATER, ELECTRIC.        
 FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION, TUNE TO 1650 AM OR CABLE CHANNELS 12 (COMCAST) OR 10 (WOW)    

In the event of a declared emergency, the City of Riverview will activate its "First Call" phone system. To confirm that your residence is listed, or to remove your phone number, contact the Riverview Fire Department at 281-4264.  Other means of notification will be city cable T.V. (10-WOW or 12-Comcast)and the the city web site.

In the event that these measures are compromised, other means of local media will be utilized and resources will be activated such as door-to-door personnel, emergency vehicle notification, fliers, etc.

Public buildings and transportation will be available for shelter and mobilization.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO STAY PREPARED FOR ANY EMERGENCY! THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST ANY EMERGENCY IS TO BE PREPARED AND READY TO IMMEDIATELY ACCOMMODATE YOUR PERSONNEL, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND FRIENDS NEEDS. 

               -BE PREPARED!-
                      
 For more information regarding preparing for emergencies, go to:  http://www.ready.gov/