Emergency Supplies Kit
Emergency Supplies Kit
One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for disasters is to create an emergency supplies kit. An emergency supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or have time to shop for them.
Include the following items in your emergency supplies kit:
- Water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days)
- Food (at least a 3 day supply) that does not need electricity for storage or preparation
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Manual can opener (if kit contains canned food)
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Whistle to signal for help
- Battery- powered NOAA weather radio and a commerical radio or hand crank radio
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Prescription medications and eye wear
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Paper cups, plates, plastic utensils, paper towels and moist towelettes
- Complete change of clothing, including a long- sleeved shirt, pants, socks and sturdy shoes
- Local maps
Consider the unique needs of your family when building your kit. If you have a baby, young children or pets you will need to add additional supplies. For a complete list of items to include in your emergency supplies kit visit: FEMA "Disaster Supplies Kit"
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