Civil Unrest & Active Shooter
Civil unrest may result in utility loss, property damage, and personal injury. Evacuation supplies should be kept on hand, as well as materials for sheltering in place.
Hiding, escape and defense are the most important priorities during an active shooter incident, but proper methods of communication and supplies for treating injuries should be readily available.
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Civil Unrest & Active Shooter Stockpiles Should Include:
The Basics
Refer to the Basic Stockpile List, including all items for Evacuating and Sheltering-In-Place.
Take special note of the following items: Food, water, NOAA radio, cell phone, portable charging devices, first aid kit, tools, cash, cryptowallet, vehicle supplies
N95 Respirators
N95 Respirators / What to know?
While plenty of face masks exist on the market, only N95 respirators provide medical-grade protection against infectious droplets and hazardous air particles. A proper N95 respirator will be National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved and FDA cleared for medical use. Non-FDA cleared masks are generally designed for industrial purposes that do not consider medical uses.
Note that:
• N95 means the respirator is capable of blocking out 95% of particulates in the air when properly worn.
• Despite the confusing name, a KN95 is not an N95 respirator. KN95s are unregulated and the majority provide inferior filtration.
• Avoid exhalation valves, which defeat the respirator’s ability to protect others from you.
• Pay close attention to authenticity given rampant counterfeits.
N95 Respirators / Where To Buy?
Pepper Spray
In most instances of civil unrest, your priority will be avoiding dangerous areas. In some instances, you may need to defend yourself, in which case pepper spray can be an effective, nonlethal way of distracting or fending off an attacker.
Police Scanner
In the event of extreme periods of civil unrest, a police scanner can help you obtain more information about your location and surroundings.
