Emergency Supplies

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