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9/26/2011

CHECKLIST - 3 HOUR KIT

______ 1.  Place operational flashlights or battery-operated lights in each room of home.
______ 2. Determine the location of and how to shut-off the main water valve for your home
______ 3. Attach required tool to water shut-off valve.
______ 4. Determine the location of the main gas valve.
______ 5. Learn how to shut off the main gas valve.
______ 6. Attach required tool to gas shut-off valve.
______ 7. Learn how to safely restart the furnace.
______ 8. Install functional smoke alarms in the proper places to warn of fire.       
                     (check batteries each General Conference time.)
______ 9. Obtain a fire extinguisher and place in an accessible location near garage & kitchen
______ 10. Gather copies of important information and documents and store them in a fire-safe
                   location ready for evacuation.                 
______11. Store duplicate keys and copies of important documents and insurance papers in     
                   safe location outside of home.
______12. Obtain a functional emergency radio.
______13. Identify a local meeting place in the event of an evacuation.