West Shore residents can prepare for the next emergency, while also supporting a local school as part of a fundraiser this week.
In the wake of the tsunami warning last month, Hans Helgesen Elementary school in Metchosin is offering emergency preparedness kits through Get My Kit.
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Kits include everything residents need to survive a post-disaster for three to five days, including food and water rations, hygiene products, emergency blankets, a tube tent, flashlights, a radio and basic first aid supplies among other things.
Residents can purchase Get My Kits at the school on Friday, Feb. 16 (today) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free pet kits will also be available.
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Those who are unable to make it to the fundraiser can purchase the kits online with the code B次元官网网址渉ans25B次元官网网址� to receive $25 off the purchase until Feb. 23.
The company will also donate $25 to the school.
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