SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Y2K Bug is gone but the
supplies you purchased to get ready for the New Year should stay. The
Governor's Office of Emergency Services says that if you want to be prepared
for an earthquake, severe winter storm, or fire then you need to hold on to
your canned goods, water, batteries and other preparedness supplies you
purchased for Y2K.
"Y2K was a terrific opportunity for California residents to practice
preparing for the many emergencies and disasters that have plagued our state
in recent years," said OES Director Dallas Jones. "If you prepared for Y2K
then it was money well spent. The supplies you set aside will serve you well
in the event Mother Nature strikes your home or neighborhood."
Within the last 10 years every part of California has suffered the effects
of natures wrath. From major earthquakes, severe winter storms, and wildland
fires, residents across the state have had their lives disrupted to some
degree.
"No matter where you live in this State, you are not immune from
disaster," added Jones. "This is why it is important to keep your Y2K
supplies on hand or get the necessary supplies to help you get by for three to
seven days." Suggested items include:
-- One gallon of water per person per day
-- Plenty of nonperishable food
-- Alternative cooking sources (i.e., campstoves, outdoor grill)
-- First aid kit
-- Batteries
-- Warm clothes and blankets
Excess perishable supplies from Y2K preparedness kits can be donated to a
local food bank or other charity.
For more preparedness information, contact your county Office of Emergency
Services or visit the OES Web site at http://www.oes.ca.gov.
SOURCE California Office of Emergency Services
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Related links:
http://www.oes.ca.gov
CONTACT:
Tom Mullins, or Eric Lamoureux, or Jaime
Arteaga, 916-262-1843, all of the California Office of Emergency
Services
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