McHenry
County Department of Health (MCDH) reminds residents when moving your clocks
back one hour, signaling the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, November 3,
it’s also a good idea to restock your emergency preparedness kit for missing
items or food that may have expired.
The
American Public Health Association’s “Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks”
campaign reminds people to refresh their emergency supplies before a disaster
occurs. If you haven’t created a stockpile yet, now is the time to create one –
and don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. A checklist
to get you started is available at the MCDH webpage http://www.mcdh.info, link to Emergency
Preparedness.
Emergencies
such as floods, fires and hazardous weather can occur at any time of the
year. Following a disaster, local officials and relief workers cannot
reach everyone immediately – it may take hours or even days – so your stockpile
should have at least 72 hours of food, water and supplies. Basic services
such as water and electricity may also be interrupted. Other items to set
aside include important family documents, cash/traveler’s checks, prescriptions
and pet supplies.
For
additional information, call MCDH’s Emergency Response Program at 815-334-4510.
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