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 Build a Kit
What you have on hand when a disaster strikes can make a big
difference. Plan to store enough supplies for at least three days for
everyone in your household, including any necessary items for infants,
seniors and people with disabilities.
Water Store at least one gallon per person
per day.
Food Pack non-perishable, high-protein
items including energy bars, ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc. Select
foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no
water.
Flashlight Be sure to include extra
batteries.
First Aid Kit Include bandages, sterile
gloves, antibiotic ointment and first aid instructions.
Battery-operated Radio Include extra
batteries
Tools Pack a wrench to turn off gas if
necessary, manual can opener, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, pocket knife,
whistle in case you become buried in rubble, extra keys to your house and
vehicle, plastic sheeting and duct tape to protect against biochemicals, and
garbage bags with ties in case there are no usable toilets.
Clothing Store a change of clothes for
everyone in the family, including sturdy shoes and gloves.
Personal Items Remember eyeglasses or
contact lenses and solution; copies of important papers including ID cards,
insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; and comfort items
for children such as plush animals and photographs; be sure to have extra
prescribed medications.
Sanitary Supplies Be sure to include toilet
paper, towelettes, feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, unscented
liquid bleach, etc.
Money Keep small denominations of cash.
ATMS, gas pumps and credit cards wont work if the power is out. Be sure to
keep quarters in your kit to use in pay phones, which may be more reliable
than cell phones during a disaster.
Contact Information Carry a current list of
family phone numbers and email addresses. Be sure to include someone from
out of the area who may be easier to reach if local phone lines are out of
service or overloaded.
Pet Supplies Include food, water, leash,
litter box or plastic bags, ID tags, medications and vaccination
information.
Map Consider marking an evacuation route
from your neighborhood.
Store your disaster supplies in a sturdy but easy-to-carry container such as
a large backpack or duffel bag. Replace certain supplies, such as water and
food, every six months. Keep a smaller version of the kit in your vehicle.
If you become stranded or are not able to return home, having some items
with you will help you be more comfortable until help arrives.
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