Emergency
Supplies
All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to
survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following
is a listing 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 their
family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet
these needs. Individuals should also consider having at least two
emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable
kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.
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| Recommended
Items to Include in a Basic Emergency
Supply Kit: |
- Water,
one gallon of water per person
per day for at least three days,
for drinking and sanitation
- Food,
at least a three-day supply of
non-perishable food
- Battery-powered
or hand crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert and
extra batteries for both
- Flashlight
and extra batteries
- First
aid kit
- Whistle
to signal for help
- Dust
mask, to help filter contaminated
air and plastic sheeting and duct
tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist
towelettes, garbage bags and plastic
ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench
or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can
opener for food (if kit contains
canned food)
- Local
maps
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| Additional
Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency
Supply Kit: |
- Prescription
medications and glasses
- Infant
formula and diapers
- Pet
food and extra water for your pet
- Important
family documents such as copies of
insurance policies, identification
and bank account records in a waterproof,
portable container. Cash or traveler’s
checks and change
- Emergency
reference material such as a first
aid book or information from www.ready.gov
- Sleeping
bag or warm blanket for each person.
Consider additional bedding if you
live in a cold-weather climate.
- Complete
change of clothing including a long
sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy
shoes. Consider additional clothing
if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Household
chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When
diluted nine parts water to one part
bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant.
Or in an emergency, you can use it
to treat water by using 16 drops
of regular household liquid bleach
per gallon of water.
Do not use scented,
color safe or bleaches with
added cleaners.
- Matches
in a waterproof container - Feminine
supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess
kits, paper cups, plates and plastic
utensils, paper towels
- Paper
and pencil
- Books,
games, puzzles or other activities
for children
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