Disaster Supply Kit - Do You Have Yours Ready?

TO PREPARE YOUR KIT

FOOD

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods that do not require refrigeration, cooking, a lot of water or a lengthy preparation.

• Such items might include ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables, canned juices, peanut butter, jelly, trail mix, and staples (sugar, salt, pepper).
• Don't forget foods for family members with special needs such as infants or those on special diets.

WATER

• Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles or buy one-gallon containers of water.
• Store one gallon of water per-person per-day for a three-day period.

FIRST AID KIT

• Sterile adhesive bandages
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needle
• Moist towlettes
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Petroleum jelly
• Cleanser/soap
• Aspirin/pain reliever
• Assorted sterile gauze pads
• Antacid
• Laxative

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

• Paper cups, plates & plastic utensils
• Battery operated radio and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Non-electric can opener and utility knife
• Pliers
• Tape
• Signal flare
• Needles & thread
• Map of the area
• Aluminum foil

SANITATION

• Toilet paper
• Soap
• Personal hygiene items
• Plastic garbage bags with ties
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
• Disinfectant
• Household chlorine bleach

CLOTHING & BEDDING

• Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
• Blankets/sleeping bags
• Sunglasses
• Sturdy shoes/workboots
• Rain gear

SPECIAL ITEMS

Remember, some family members might need special items such as:

• Infant formula, diapers, bottles, powdered milk
• Prescription medications, insulin, denture needs, extra eyeglasses and/or contact lens supplies.
• Important family documents: birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, bank account numbers, deeds, credit card numbers and companies, insurance policies, passports (Keep these items in a watertight container).