Emergency readiness

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - The 10th anniversary of 9-11 is coming up, and the Western Massachusetts Medical Reserve Corps wants to make sure you're prepared in the event of a similar disaster. Kathleen Conley Norbut, coordinator or the Medical Reserve Corps shows you how to assemble a kit to keep you safe.

Stay At Home Kit

• Food and water
• First aid
• Wood or a generator
• Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Medications/prescriptions
• Duplicate documents

"Go Kit"

• Allergy-free food
• Eye glasses
• Cash in small bills
• Multi-tool
• Child care supplies
• Contact information

For more information on the Western Mass Medical Reserve Corps, visit wmmrc.org .