| Stock your Emergency Kit | 
| If a blizzard or other emergency struck this winter,  would you be prepared to hole up for two weeks at home?  | 
    
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       What you need... 
      flashlight 
      nonprescription fever reducers and pain 
relievers 
      manual can opener 
      sanitation and personal hygene items 
      first-aid kit including bandages, medical tape, antiseptics, etc 
      a two-week supply of any prescription drugs 
      extra batteries 
      thermometer 
      hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol 
      portable crank or battery-operated radio 
      two-week supply of nonperishable food 
      nonprescription diarrea drugs 
      two-week supply of potable water for each family member 
      chemical cold packs 
      electrolite drinks such as Gatorade 
      surgical masks with a 
rating of N-95 or higher 
      (Consumer Reports  Jan 2010) 
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