Emergency Supplies Kit
One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for disasters is to create an emergency supplies kit. An emergency supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or have time to shop for them.
Include the following items in your emergency supplies kit:
- Water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days)
- Food (at least a 3 day supply) that does not need electricity for storage or preparation
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Manual can opener (if kit contains canned food)
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Whistle to signal for help
- Battery- powered NOAA weather radio and a commerical radio or hand crank radio
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Prescription medications and eye wear
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- 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
- Paper cups, plates, plastic utensils, paper towels and moist towelettes
- Complete change of clothing, including a long- sleeved shirt, pants, socks and sturdy shoes
- Local maps
Consider the unique needs of your family when building your kit. If you have a baby, young children or pets you will need to add additional supplies. For a complete list of items to include in your emergency supplies kit visit: FEMA "Disaster Supplies Kit"
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