Emergency Supplies

Survival

• Water - 1/2 gallon drinking water per person per day plus same amount for hygiene and cooking
• First aid kit
• First aid reference guide
• Food (packaged, canned, no-cook, baby food and for special diets)
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Working smoke detectors, properly installed
• Fire extinguisher—A-B-C type
• Essential medications and eyeglasses
• Food and water for pets
• Portable radio and spare batteries
• Flashlights and spare batteries

Sanitation Supplies

• Large plastic trash bags for trash, waste, and water protection
• Large trash can
• Bar soap and liquid detergent
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes
• Feminine and infant supplies
• Toilet paper
• Household liquid bleach to purify water
• Eyedropper to measure bleach
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste
• Pre-moistened towelettes

Safety and Comfort

• Heavy gloves for cleaning up debris
• Sturdy shoes (keep pair by bed)
• Matches (for campstove) kept in waterproof, child-resistant container
• Garden hose with shut off nozzle for fire fighting
• Tent and tarps
• Clothes to protect from cold and rain
• Cooking
• Barbecue and/or camp stove
• Fuel for cooking
• Pots and heavy duty aluminum foil
• Paper plates and cups
• Plastic spoons, knives and forks
• Paper towels
• Cooking utensils

Tools and Supplies

• Crescent wrench, 12" or longer (store one near natural gas meter in waterproof container)
• Axe, shovel, pry bar, broom
• Screw drivers, pliers, hammer
• Coil of 1/2" nylon rope - 50 feet
• Duct tape and plastic sheeting
• Pocket knife and staple gun
• Pen and paper
• Map of local area to locate emergency services such as Red Cross shelters
• Roll of quarters for pay phone

Evacuation Kit

At your bedside, keep sturdy shoes, flashlight, work gloves, jump-in clothes and eyeglasses. In a moveable container near the front door, store the following. You may need these items at a shelter.

• Prescription drugs in child proof containers
• Food for special diets
• Clothing for 24 hours
• Eyeglasses/contact lens
• Radio, flashlight, batteries
• Personal hygiene items
• Money, credit cards, checks, I.D., important papers and photos
• Infant/child supplies
• Bedding
• Toys and games
• Phone numbers/addresses of people you’ll want to contact

Storage of Supplies

Store emergency supplies in one location that is cool, dark and safe (such as a garage corner, closet, or under a bed). Use clean, portable containers such as a garbage can on wheels or plastic tubs with lids. Replace stored food once a year. Never remove supplies without replacing them.