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Va. agency teaches public how to prepare an emergency kit

Roanoke Fire and EMS suggests creating kits with items like personal hygiene products and medicine

By Christina Craig
WSLS 10

ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke Fire and EMS is showing the community how to prepare in the event of an emergency. City leaders say know the risk, get an emergency kit and have a plan.

Emergency management suggested creating a kit with items like personal hygiene products, medicine, food, pet supplies and tools. They added if nothing else, have a flashlight and extra batteries on hand.

Read full story: Roanoke Fire and EMS help you pack emergency kit essentials