Build a Kit
Everyone should have emergency supplies on hand if a disaster strikes. Your emergency supplies should be sufficient to sustain you, your family and pets for a minimum of 72 hours. A two (2) week supply of prescription and necessary over-the-counter medications is recommended.
The following is a list of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of themselves and their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals should also consider having at least three emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.
Headed to the store?
| Water* – minimum of 1 gallon per person per day | |
| Non-Perishable Foods | |
| First Aid Kit and Manual | |
| Can opener – non-electric | |
| Watch or clock – non-electric | |
| Cash | |
| Important documents | |
| Activity items for adults (cards) and kids (coloring books) |
| Blankets or sleeping bags for each member of the family | |
| Radio – portable, with spare batteries | |
| Prescription and over-the-counter medications* | |
| Additional equipment – glasses, dentures, hearing aids | |
| Flashlight – spare batteries and light bulb | |
| Whistle | |
| Dust mask |
*Rotate food, water, and medications as necessary. Remember to consider household members with unique needs: infants, elderly, disabled, allergies. Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.
| Large plastic trash bags for waste, sanitation, and protection | |
| Pre-moistened towelettes | |
| Hand soap and liquid detergent | |
| Shampoo | |
| Toothpaste & toothbrush |
| Feminine supplies | |
| Infant supplies | |
| Toilet paper and paper towels | |
| Deodorant |
| Plastic bags – various sizes, sealable | |
| Paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels |
| Pots (cooking) – at least two | |
| Charcoal barbecue or gas grill (outdoor use only) |
| Knife, razor blade, and multipurpose tool | |
| Clothes – complete change for each family member (Pants and Long Sleeves) |
| Heavy gloves for each adult | |
| Heavy shoes for each family member |
| Carrier | |
| Food | |
| Medications | |
| Important documents such as vaccination records and license information |
| Collar with ID tag and harness or leash | |
| Water | |
| Sanitation items – Litter and litter box if appropriate |
| Non-perishable food | |
| Flares | |
| Bottled water | |
| First Aid Kit and Manual | |
| Fire extinguisher | |
| Blanket |
| Sealable plastic bags | |
| Flashlight with batteries | |
| Tools and rubber hose | |
| Critical medications | |
| Pre-moistened towelettes and tissues | |
| Extra clothing |
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