Disaster Kit
Your family emergency supply kit will include a number of items, including:
Important Documents: Birth certificates, Social Security cards, list of current medications, insurance card, etc.
Current Medications: Keep your medications in one location so you can grab them with your document folder as you head to shelter.
Water: Store water in plastic containers. You will need one gallon of water per person, per day. (2 quarts for drinking, and 2 quarts for food preparation and sanitation.) Keep at least a 3-day supply, and change your supply every 90 days.
Food: Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. You'll want items that require no refrigeration, little preparation and little or no water. Good things to include are
- canned goods (meats, vegetables and fruits)
- canned juices, milk and soup
- high-energy foods like peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, trail mix, and crackers
- comfort foods like cookies, hard candy, cereal, instant coffee and tea bags
- pet food
Clothing & Bedding: Plan for one complete change of clothing and footwear for each person in your household. Others include:
- sturdy shoes or work boots
- rain gear
- blankets and sleeping bags
- hat and gloves
- thermal underwear
Tools & Supplies: Keeping tools and other supplies together will come in handy during an emergency. These items should be included:
- battery operated television or radio
- extra batteries
- flashlight and batteries
- cash or traveler's checks and change
- cellular phone
- non-electric can opener
- utility knife
- matches in a waterproof container
- pliers and a shut-off wrench for utilities
- tape, paper and pencil
- paper or plastic eating utensils
- plastic sheeting
- needle and thread
- toilet paper
- soap and liquid detergent
- personal hygiene items
First Aid Kit: In case of minor injuries, a good first aid kit should include:
- sterile adhesive bandages
- 2" sterile gauze pads (4 to 6)
- 4" sterile gauze pads (4 to 6)
- adhesive tape
- triangular bandages (3)
- 2" sterile roller bandages (3)
- 3" sterile roller bandages (4)
- scissors, tweezers, needles and safety pins
- moist towelettes
- antiseptic spray
- thermometer
- petroleum jelly
- sunscreen
- latex gloves (2 pair)