INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS OF THE WABASH VALLEY
MARCH/APRIL 2008 NEWSLETTER

Be prepared in case of a weather emergency.  As we all know, severe weather can hit in the midwest at a moments notice.  Gather Emergency Supplies for your Disaster Supply Kit.
Assemble the following items to create kits for use at home, the office, at school and/or in a vehicle:

Water - three gallons for each person who would use the kit and an additional four gallons per person or pet for use if you are confined to your home
Food - a three-day supply in the kit and at least an additional four-day supply per person or pet for use at home

You may want to consider stocking a two-week supply of food and water in your home.

Items for infants - including formula, diapers, bottles, pacifiers, powdered milk and medications not requiring refrigeration
Items for seniors, disabled persons or anyone with serious allergies - including special foods, denture items, extra eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, prescription and non-prescription medications that are regularly used, inhalers and other essential equipment.
Kitchen accessories - a manual can opener; mess kits or disposable cups, plates and utensils; utility knife; sugar and salt; aluminum foil and plastic wrap; re-sealable plastic bags
A portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra, fresh batteries
Several flashlights and extra, fresh batteries
A first aid kit
One complete change of clothing and footwear for each person - including sturdy work shoes or boots, raingear and other items adjusted for the season, such as hats and gloves, thermal underwear, sunglasses, dust masks
Blankets or a sleeping bag for each person
Sanitation and hygiene items - shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb and brush, lip balm, sunscreen, contact lenses and supplies and any medications regularly used, toilet paper, towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer, liquid detergent, feminine supplies, plastic garbage bags (heavy-duty) and ties (for personal sanitation uses), medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid, disinfectant, household chlorine bleach
Other essential items - paper, pencil, needles, thread, small A-B-C-type fire extinguisher, medicine dropper, whistle, emergency preparedness manual
Entertainment - including games and books, favorite dolls and stuffed animals for small children
A map of the area marked with places you could go and their telephone numbers
An extra set of keys and ids - including keys for cars and any properties owned and copies of driver's licenses, passports and work identification badges
Cash and coins and copies of credit cards
Copies of medical prescriptions
Matches in a waterproof container
A small tent, compass and shovel
Pack the items in easy-to-carry containers, label the containers clearly and store them where they would be easily accessible. Duffle bags, backpacks, and covered trash receptacles are good candidates for containers. In a disaster situation, you may need access to your disaster supplies kit quickly - whether you are sheltering at home or evacuating. Following a disaster, having the right supplies can help your household endure home confinement or evacuation.

Make sure the needs of everyone who would use the kit are covered, including infants, seniors and pets. It's good to involve whoever is going to use the kit, including children, in assembling it.

Congratulations....Debbie was awarded Rookie of the Year at the Regional Council Meeting in Ohio last week.  This is a tribute to Debbie's hard work and dedication to NAIW and IPWV.  We should all be proud of her.  By winning this award, the registration fee for the council meeting will be refunded to our treasury by National.  Debbie now heads to National in June and will hopefully bring back the award again!

President's Award.... Linda Berry for receiving the Old National Community Award of $500 which was used for our donations to the Sandra Cave and Sue Clark Scholarship funds.

New Arrivals.... Aubree Marie Hughes born February 8, 2008 7lbs. 11oz.  Linda Berry's granddaughter came into the world happy and healthy to the delight of the whole family.

Hunter William Allan Fordeck born February 14, 2008 6lbs 7 oz.  Sarah McCammon's little Valentine arrived a little early but is now growing every day.

Birthdays....  Tish Scott March 1

Eileen Helton March 1

Jennifer Moreland April 25

Alexis Simpson April 27

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