Be Prepared for Any Emergency
What To Include in an Emergency
Kit
Water
Experts advise storage of one gallon of water per person per day.
At least 3 days of water for each family member and pet should be
stored for emergencies.
Food
Non perishable foods like crackers, canned meat, and ready to eat
food should be stored. Don't forget to store a can opener in your kit
if your food will require it. Also store pet food.
Communication
Needs
Cell Phones, battery powered radios and extra batteries, as well
as important family documents should be easily accessible for your
kit. Make sure copies of important papers are stored in waterproof
containers.
Safety
Whistle
First Aid Kit
Dust Masks
Wrench or Pliers to turn
off utilities.
Basic Tool Kit including flashlights.
Bleach can
be used to disinfect and clean in emergency situations. Make sure the
bleach is chlorine bleach, and not oxygen or color safe bleach. Take
special care when storing bleach.
Health
Moist Towelettes
Trash Bags
Medicine
Medicine Droppers
Individual
Needs
Feminine Hygiene
Diapers
Personal Hygiene Items
Health
Needs
Pet Items
Other Items to
Consider:
First Aid Manual
Rain Gear
Cold Weather Gear
Disposable
plates, cup, utensils
Paper Towels
Fire
Extinguisher
Tents
Compass
Matches (store in waterproof
container)
Flare Signals
Paper and Pencil
Changes of Clothing
Bedding or Sleep Bags
Heavy Duty Shoes
