September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, but if that isn’t enough reason to take steps to prepare yourself, your family and your home for disasters, consider the threat Hurricane Earl is posing to the East?Coast. Do you think residents there are doing some quick shopping today? In case you are wondering what to include in a basic emergency supply kit, we pass along these tips; you can find this and more at www.ready.gov: * Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation. * Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. * Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries. * Flashlight and extra batteries. * First aid kit. * Whistle to signal for help. * Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place. * Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.