Readiness tips for 72 hour disaster kits from Linn County official
Linn County emergency manager Tom Ulrich urges 72 hour preparedness with a simple kit using a suitcase or cooler, housing 3 gallons of water per person per week, canned foods, ready to eat items, and personal dietary needs. He notes derecho recovery increased interest in planning and emphasizes tailoring kits to individual needs.
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Must Haves For An Emergency Kit
Linn County Emergency Management outlines six core items for a basic 72 hour kit including water for each person, three days of ready to eat food with long shelf life, snacks, a LED flashlight and lantern, extra batteries, and an AM FM radio. It notes premade kits and MREs as options and urges including pet supplies, copies of important documents, and contact references.
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After Action Reviews for 2020 Derecho Progress in Iowa
Officials in Iowa state county and city agencies plan delayed after action reviews to identify lessons from the August derecho and improve future disaster response. The reviews cover logistics operations communications and mass care with aims to complete by midwinter and June updates.
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