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Build a Kit & Plan for Emergency

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Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

  1. Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

  2. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

  3. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and an NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

  4. Flashlight

  5. First aid kit

  6. Extra batteries

  7. Whistle to signal for help

  8. Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

  9. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

  10. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

  11. Manual can opener for food

  12. Local maps

  13. Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

BE CAREFUL

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Additional Emergency Supplies

Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:

  1. Prescription medications

  2. Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives

  3. Glasses and contact lenses solution

  4. Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream

  5. Pet food and extra water for your pet

  6. Cash or traveler's checks

  7. Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container

  8. Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

  9. Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes

  10. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water

  11. Fire extinguisher

  12. Matches in a waterproof container

  13. Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

  14. Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels, and plastic utensils

  15. Paper and pencil

  16. Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Maintaining Your Kit

After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed

Kit Storage Locations

Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and vehicles.

  1. Keep canned food in a cool, dry place

  2. Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers

  3. Replace expired items as needed

  4. Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.

  1. Home Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.

  2. Work Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.

  3. Vehicle In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.

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