Disaster Supply Kit

Do You Have Yours Ready?

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life.

TO PREPARE YOUR KIT
Gather the following supplies:

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).