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EMERGENCY SUPPLIES – Things to keep on hand.
Food and Water
- Three-day Water Supply: one gallon per person per day
- Water should be stored in sealed, unbreakable containers.
- Rotate the water supply every six months.
- Three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Powdered milk
- High energy foods – peanut butter, granola bars
- Sugar, salt, pepper
- Baby food and formula
Clothing & Bedding
- A complete change of clothing
- Outer wear/rain gear/hats/gloves
- Sturdy shoes/boots
- Thermal underwear
- Blankets or sleeping bags
Tools/Equipment
- Can opener – non-electric
- A battery-powered radio
- Flashlights
- Supply of extra batteries
- Paper plates, cups, plastic utensils
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Matches in waterproof container
- Detergent
First Aid Supplies
- Bandages
- Anti-bacterial ointment
- Scissors, tweezers, needles, safety pins
- Thermometer
- OTC Medications – aspirin, allergy/cold medication
- Anti-bacterial towelettes, hand gel, soap
Special Items
- Prescription medications
- Extra eyeglasses
- Diapers, as appropriate
- Feminine hygiene products
Personal Information and supplies
- Medical information
- Identification documents
- Insurance, bank and credit card information
- Cash – small denominations
- An extra set of car keys
Pets
- Food & Water
- Medical records & photo in a water tight bag
- Medications
- Leash, blanket, toys, ID tags
- Crate, cage or carrier for each pet if there is a need to evacuate
- Garbage bags for waste cleanup
