ESSENTIALS:
Flashlight
Battery-operated radio
2-way radio or other form of communication
Extra Batteries (variety of sizes)
First Aid Kit (one for your home and one for each car)
Note: As a precaution, do not include candles. Candles cause more fires after a disaster.
WATER:
3 gallons of water per person/day, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container.
Additional water for sanitation
FOOD:
Minimum 5-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water.
Dry cereal
Peanut butter
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Canned juice
Ready-to-eat canned meats
Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated)
Quick energy snacks
SANITATION:
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
Soap, liquid detergent
Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
Personal hygiene items
Cloth towels (at least 3)
Feminine supplies
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation use)
CLOTHING:
Plastic garbage bags, ties
Sunglasses
Rain gear
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Blankets or sleeping bags
Complete change of clothing and footwear per person
TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
Whistle
Aluminum foil
Crowbar
Compass
Paper, pencil
Plastic sheeting
Medicine dropper
Needles, thread
Signal flare
Matches in a waterproof container
Assorted nails, wood screws
Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
Plastic storage containers
Heavy cotton or hemp rope
Cash, traveler’s checks, change
Map of the area
Nonelectric can opener, utility knife
Cell phone with charger
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Tape, duct tape and plumber’s tape or strap iron
Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires
Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
FOR BABY:
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Medication
Powdered milk
Baby food
PETS:
Food, water
Non-tippable food and water containers
Leash, harness, carrier
Records of vaccinations
Pet medications
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:
Important telephone numbers
Record of bank account numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Inventory of household valuables
Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stock and bonds
Records of credit card account numbers and companies
Copy of passport, social security cards and immunization records
FAMILY MEDICAL NEEDS:
Insulin
Prescription drugs in original containers
Heart and high blood pressure needs
Denture needs
Extra eyeglasses
Contact lenses and supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Family photos and other irreplaceable personal items
Jewelry
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