Storm Emergency Kit Tips for Gooding?

2/15/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Gooding County.

Gooding residents need to know.

Are you prepared to survive a severe storm that knocks out power and leaves you stranded in your home? Winter storms can mean power outages and limited access to roads and supplies. SERVPRO® of Wood River Valley offers these tips from the American Red Cross on things you should have on hand in a survival kit:

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Flashlight 
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries 
• Deluxe family first aid kit
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Emergency blanket
• Maps of the area

Call Us!

When you have storm damage in your Gooding home or commercial business, SERVPRO® of Wood River Valley’s technicians are on-call and ready to assist you 24-hours a day. We have the training, equipment, and experience to mitigate and restore storm damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 208-788-0183.

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