St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay needs your help packing his emergency go-kit so he can be prepared.
Let’s play and find out what belongs in his go-kit!
It’s dark, and Sheriff Ramsay can’t see because the lights went out in his house!
What should he use to help him see in the dark?
Flashlights help you see when the power goes out or when it’s dark outside.
Sheriff Ramsay might get hungry working hard to keep families safe during an emergency!
What kind of food should he pack in his go-kit?
Pack food that lasts a long time and doesn’t need a refrigerator.
Oh no! Sheriff Ramsay forgot to refill his water bottle before he left his house!
What’s something he should always keep extra of?
You need clean water to drink and stay healthy during an emergency.
Bummer! Sheriff Ramsay’s phone stopped working.
How can he still find his way home?
Maps help when phones or GPS don’t work.
Sheriff Ramsay sometimes gets cold when he works late nights.
What should he pack to stay warm?
Warm clothes and blankets keep you cozy if you get cold or wet.
Ouch! Sheriff Ramsay tripped and scraped his knee.
What can help him feel better?
A first aid kit helps fix small cuts or burns.
Sheriff Ramsay went to call his friends, but his phone was dead!
What does he have in his go-kit that can help?
A phone charger helps you stay in touch with your family or friends.
Sheriff Ramsay wants to know when the thunderstorm will end.
What can he use to listen to weather updates?
How often should Sheriff Ramsay check his go-kit to make sure everything is still good?
Check your go-kit twice a year to replace old food or batteries.
Bonus!
Sheriff Ramsay is here to keep families safe, but what keeps him safe and prepared for emergencies?
An emergency preparedness list helps everyone know what to pack and where to go if something unexpected happens.
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Great job, helpers!
You helped Sheriff Ramsay build his emergency go-kit!
Now you can build one, too —with your family!
Learn more at stlouiscountymn.gov/prepare