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KLCC's Oregon Ready: Answering your disaster preparedness questions
- KLCC’s Oregon Ready segment features emergency expert Jenny Demaris answering listeners’ questions on go bags, how to store a two-week supply, and water rotation.
- Experts advise placing a 3‑minute go bag near an exterior door for quick access after an earthquake.
- The program notes that in a Cascadia earthquake, aftershocks will continue for days, so plan for ongoing access to supplies and neighbor support.
- Demaris emphasizes that a car kit is the first shelter after an earthquake, underscoring the need for shelter during the first 72 hours.
- When asked about to-go bags vs. home stockpiles, the experts say maintain a 72-hour car kit plus a 72‑96 hour home supply and consider cash at home for two weeks.
- Water storage best practices include using food-grade containers, sanitizing before use, and rotating water at least annually.
- Hot tubs and pools can provide sanitation water if chemicals are up to date, but they should not be used for drinking due to contamination risks.
- The Oregon Ready series aims to empower residents with actionable steps before, during, and after disasters.
- Demaris notes the shift from a 72-hour focus to two weeks of home readiness, emphasizing comprehensive planning.
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