Dennis Hart gives a rundown of Iowa news from the past week. Anita Rollins has announced her candidacy for Ames City Council District 3. She describes the issues, and values she intends to focus on as a council member, with emphasis on open-mindedness, inclusiveness, and opportunity in the Ames community. She also describes her experience in public service and how they apply to being a council member. Keith Morgan, Story County Emergency Coordinator, gives a checklist for your emergency preparedness kit. He asks every household and business to prepare this, especially during September, "Preparedness Month." Information for disaster preparedness - top link on left side.
A checklist for your preparedness kit:
- Food and water: Used to say for 72 hours, 1 gallon/day/person
- NOAA weather radio with batteries or solar/hand crank
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Whistle
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags w plastic ties
- Can opener
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape
- Dust mask
- Way to charge cell phone (solar/hand crank)
- Pet supplies
- Extra glasses/meds
- First aid items (Pain reliever, bandages, anti-diarrhea meds, laxative, maybe tourniquet)
- Tools to turn off water and gas
- Cash or travelers check
- Personal hygiene supplies
- Matches in water proof container
- Eating/cooking utensils
- Games/puzzles for kids
Keith reminds us to sign up for Story County Iowa Alerts mass notification on your cell phone. Sign up here or call 515 382 7315.
