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Make a Disaster Supply Kit
Make sure that your items are in easy-to-carry containers or duffle bags and stored in a handy place. Check and update your kit at least once a year. This suggested checklist will help you gather the basic supply items needed for you and your family, including pets for 3 -5 days. 1. Three – five day supply of water and food: q 9 -15 gallons of water per person or pet use. q Non-perishable food, such as canned meats, fruits, and vegetables q Powdered milk and canned juices q High-energy snacks and comfort/stress foods q Baby food and/ or prepared formula q Food for individuals with special diet needs q Food for Pets q Pet food and water bowls q Pedialyte (to restore hydration if needed) q Non-breakable cups, plates and plastic utensils q Manual can opener 2. Medications, personal hygiene and first aid supplies: q A week’s supply of each person’s prescription medication q Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever q Anti-diarrhea medication, antacid and laxative q Extra prescription contact lenses, glasses, or sunglasses q Hygiene items - shampoo, toothpastes, toothbrushes, denture items, soap, deodorant, sanitary napkins, unscented household bleach, comb and brush, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, liquid detergent and disposable “baby wipes” for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available. q Baby diapers, bottles, pacifiers and other supplies q Pet medications (a week’s supply) and medical records stored in a waterproof container Recommended First Aid Supplies q Band-Aids in assorted sizes q Sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes q Clean gloves (at least 2 pairs) q Antiseptic and antibiotic ointment q Petroleum jelly q Assorted sizes of safety pins q Scissors, tweezers, and thermometer q Sunscreen q Insect repellent 3. Clothing and bedding supplies: q 3 – 5 day change of clothing and sturdy waterproof footwear per person q Blankets or sleeping bags and pillows q Rain gear q Entertainment – include games and books, favorite dolls and stuffed animals for small children 4. Emergency Supplies and Tools: q Cash or traveler’s checks, coins q Map of the area for locating shelters, other places you could go and their telephone numbers q Car items: flares, booster cables, tools, and etc. q An extra set of keys for cars and any other properties owned q Battery-powered or NOAA Weather radio, flashlight and extra batteries q Fire extinguisher q Pliers and shut-off wrench to turn off household water and/or gas q Plastic sheeting, storage containers and bucket with tight lid q Plastic trash bags and ties for sanitation q Tape (duct, masking) q Candles and Matches in a waterproof container q Paper, pencil q Aluminum foil 5. Important documents that should be kept in a secured waterproof, portable container: q Insurance policies q Contracts and deeds q Copies of birth certificates, drivers’ license, and work ID card q Stocks and bonds q Social Security cards and passports q Immunization records and prescriptions q Bank account numbers q Credit card account numbers and company names and telephone numbers q Inventory of valuable household goods ( include photos) q Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) and wills q Current photographs of family members Source of Information:
Severe Weather Site Map
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A disaster
can happen at any time. You will need a disaster supply kit if
you and your family are confined to your home or need to
evacuate. Your kit can be big or small, depending on your needs.
A disaster supply kit should include items in five basic
areas: (1) water and food, (2) medications, personal hygiene and
first aid supplies, (3) clothing and bedding, (4) emergency
supplies and tools, and (5) important documents.