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Water
- Store water in plastic containers such as
soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers
that will decompose or break, such as milk
cartons or glass bottles. A normally active
person needs to drink at least two quarts of
water each day. Hot environments and intense
physical activity can double that amount.
Children, nursing mothers, and ill people
will need more.
- Store one gallon of water per person per
day.
- Keep at least a three-day supply of water
per person (two quarts for drinking, two
quarts for each person in your household for
food preparation/sanitation).*
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Food
Store at least a three-day supply of
non-perishable food. Select foods that
require no refrigeration, preparation or
cooking, and little or no water. If you must
heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food
items that are compact and lightweight.
Include a selection of the following foods
in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and
vegetables
- Canned juices
- Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
- High energy foods
- Vitamins
- Food for infants
- Comfort/stress foods
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First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and
one for each car.
- (20) adhesive bandages, various
sizes.
- (1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing.
- (1) conforming roller gauze bandage.
- (2) triangular bandages.
- (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
- (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
- (1) roll 3" cohesive bandage.
- (2) germicidal hand wipes or
waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- (6) antiseptic wipes.
- (2) pair large medical grade
non-latex gloves.
- Adhesive tape, 2" width.
- Anti-bacterial ointment.
- Cold pack.
- Scissors (small, personal).
- Tweezers.
- CPR breathing barrier, such as a
face shield.
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Non-Prescription Drugs
- Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid (for stomach upset)
- Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce
vomiting if advised by the Poison
Control Center)
- Laxative
- Activated charcoal (use if advised
by the Poison Control Center)
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Tools &
Emergency Supplies
- Mess kits, or paper cups, plates,
and plastic utensils*
- Emergency preparedness manual*
- Battery-operated radio and extra
batteries*
- Flashlight and extra batteries*
- Cash or traveler's checks, change*
- Non-electric can opener, utility
knife*
- Fire extinguisher: small canister
ABC type
- Tube tent
- Pliers
- Tape
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic storage containers
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Needles, thread
- Medicine dropper
- Shut-off wrench, to turn off
household gas and water
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting
- Map of the area (for locating
shelters)
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Sanitation
- Toilet paper, towelettes*
- Soap, liquid detergent*
- Feminine supplies*
- Personal hygiene items*
- Plastic garbage bags, ties (for
personal sanitation uses)
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
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Clothing
& Bedding
*Include at least one complete change of
clothing and footwear per person.
- Sturdy shoes or work boots*
- Rain gear*
- Blankets or sleeping bags*
- Hat and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Sunglasses
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Special Items
& Important Family Documents
Remember family members with special
requirements, such as infants and elderly or
disabled persons. Ask your physician or pharmacist
about storing prescription medications.
For Baby*
- Formula
- Diapers
- Bottles
- Powdered milk
- Medication
For Adults*
- Heart and high blood pressure
medication
- Insulin
- Prescription drugs
- Denture needs
- Contact lenses and supplies
- Extra eye glasses
Entertainment
Important Family Documents
- Keep these records in a waterproof,
portable container:
- Will, insurance policies, contracts
deeds, stocks and bonds
- Passports, social security cards,
immunization records
- Bank account numbers
- Credit card account numbers and
companies
- Inventory of valuable household
goods, important telephone numbers
- Family records (birth, marriage,
death certificates)
Store your kit in a convenient place
known to all family members. Keep a
smaller version of the supplies kit in
the trunk of your car.
Keep items in airtight plastic bags.
Change your stored water supply every
six months so it stays fresh. Replace
your stored food every six months.
Re-think your kit and family needs at
least once a year. Replace batteries,
update clothes, etc.
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