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<\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n\u201cSelf-quarantine occurs when people are asymptomatic and monitoring themselves for the development of symptoms,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n
If you find yourself among those who need to stay home, being prepared a head of time is ideal. You can purchase a ready-made preparedness kit or build your own. Here is what your home emergency kit should contain in the case of possible quarantine due to the coronavirus outbreak according to The American Red Cross<\/a> and Homeland Security<\/a>. <\/p>\n
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- Water-rule of thumb is one gallon per person and
\npet per day for 14 days<\/li>\n - Food-a supply of easy to make food for at least 14
\ndays for each person<\/li>\n - First aid kit<\/li>\n
- Multi-purpose tool, such as Swiss Army knife<\/li>\n
- Personal hygiene items-soap, hand sanitizer,
\ntoilet paper, diapers (if needed) and feminine care products<\/li>\n - Plastic bags for trash<\/li>\n
- Medications-try to get a 30-day supply of prescriptions<\/li>\n
- Medical supplies-over-the-counter medication such
\nas pain relievers, thermometer, contact lenses and fluids with electrolytes<\/li>\n - Entertainment items such as books, cards and games<\/li>\n
- Electronic versions of health records<\/li>\n
- Emergency contact information- family, friends,
\nneighbors, carpool drivers, health care providers, teachers, employers, the
\nlocal health department and other community resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u201cThis list is simply to help people feel more prepared for the unknown, not incite panic,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n
Also, it is important to talk with family members about how
\nthey would be cared for if they got sick or what will be needed to care for
\nthem in your home.<\/p>\nWhat about face masks? The Surgeon General, Jerome M. Adams advised
\nAmericans to skip the face masks, declaring they are for sick patients and are
\nnot effective in preventing the coronavirus.<\/p>\nGreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> has homeowners insurance<\/a> designed to keep your home protected in the event of a worse case scenario. Contact us today.<\/p>\n
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