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Food and Water
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Store at least a three day supply of water per household member. Allow one gallon of water per household member per day for consumption, cooking, and sanitation, stored in sanitized plastic containers. Seal water containers tightly and store in a cool, dark place.
- Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable foods per household member.
- Choose foods that require no refrigeration, preperation, or cooking, and little or no water of possible. Examples: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, trail mix, granola bars, cannedtuna/meat, canned fruits/vegetables, powdered milk, instant coffee, and tea. (Be sure to rotate food and water based on expiration dates.)
Clothing and Bedding
- One complete change of clothing (One long sleeve shirt and one pair long pants) and footwear for each household member.
- Shoes should be sturdy (Work shoes or boots.)
- Rain gear, coats, hats, and gloves.
- Extra socks, underwear, thermal under garments.
- Pillow, blanket or a sleeping bag for each household member.
General Supplies |
| ABC Type Fire Extinguisher |
Aluminum Foil |
Can Opener
(non-electric) |
Cash, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards |
| Battery Powered Radio |
Compass |
| Duct Tape |
Extra Batteries |
| Extra set of car keys |
Feminine Supplies |
| Flashlight |
Hard-wired phone |
| Hygiene items (toothbrush & toothpaste, waterless soap) |
Household Documents (stored in a waterproof container) |
| Household Bleach |
Identification |
| Kitchen items (paper cups, plates, plastic utensils, paper towels) |
Sanitation items (toilet paper, plastic bucket with lid, disinfectant) |
| Local map |
Masking tape |
| Matches and/or lighter |
Multipurpose knife |
| Paper,pen and/or pencil |
Plastic garbage bags and ties |
| Signal Flare |
Small Shovel |
| Plastic sheeting |
Scissors |
| Small insulated cooler (for medications, etc.) |
Tools for shutting off utilities (pliers, wrench, screw driver) |
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First Aid Kit |
| Tweezers |
Scissors |
| Needle and Thread |
Antibiotoc cream |
| Latex gloves |
Cleansing agent/soap |
| Laxative |
Antacid |
| Vitamins |
Prescription medications |
| Non-prescription medications |
Hard-wired phone |
| Instant cold pack (for medical purposes and keeping medication cold) |
Antiseptic or Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Anti-diarrhea medication |
Emetic (to induce vomiting) |
| Asprin or non-asprin pain reliever |
Elastic non-adhesive bandages |
| Gauze pads |
Sterile roll of bandages |
| Tongue depressors |
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape |
| Butterfly bandages |
Sterile adhesive bandages (in assorted sizes) |
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Special Needs Items |
| Baby formula/food |
Baby medications |
| Baby wipes |
Bottles |
| Diapers |
Powdered Milk |
| Activities |
Contact Lenses |
| Denture Needs |
Durable Medical Equipment (walker, cane, commode) |
| Extra Eyeglasses |
Games |
| Pet Foods and Supplies |
Playing Cards/Books |
| Prescription Medications |
Reading Materials |
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Supplementary Kits
Car Kit |
| The following items should be kept in your car in the event of an emergency, as you may have to shelter in your car. |
| Battery Powered Radio |
Booster Cables
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| Screwdriver |
Plyers |
| Flares |
Flashlight |
| Extra Batteries |
Local Maps |
| Extra Clothing (Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Sturdy shoes/boots) |
Sleeping bag and/or blanket |
| First Aid Kit |
Bottled Water |
| Non-perishable foods (Store food in plastic containers, plastic bags, or coffee cans) |
Essential Medications |
| Paper and pen/pencil |
Waterless Soap |
| Disposable Handwipes |
Paper Towels |
| Emergency Contact Card |
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Kid Kit |
| Have your children gather together a few items they enjoy and store them in a backpack or small suitcase.
Choose items that can be shared with all family members and other children. |
| Books |
Crayons |
| Markers |
Puzzles |
| Scissors |
Glue |
| Paper and pens/pencils |
Coloring/Activity books |
| Stuffed Animal |
Toy(s) |
| Board Games |
Surprise Item |
| Photos of family and pet |
Emergency Contact Card |
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