Emergency Supply Kits
Use the following list to develop your emergency supply kits.
Food & Water Kit
- A minimum of three days worth of non-perishable food such as:
- Ready to eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
- Canned juices, milk and soup
- Easy to eat foods – energy bars, nuts, trail mix
- “Comfort food” – cookies, cereal, coffee, tea
- Water – one gallon per person for each day
- Baby foods and formula
- Food and water supply for pets
- Iodine tablets for water purification
Medicine & First Aid Kit
- Bandages in assorted sizes, gauze pads, sterile dressing and tape
- Scissors, tweezers and cold packs
- Antiseptic wipes and anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
- Non-latex gloves, CPR breathing barrier
- Non-prescription medications – pain relievers and stomach remedies for both adults and children
- Essential prescription medications
- Special needs (i.e. bug repellent, hearing aid batteries)
Communication Tools Kit
- Battery-powered radio, able to receive the National Weather Service station, plus extra batteries
- Cell phone charger for use in the car
- Map of local area
- Road map of possible evacuation routes
- Camera
Personal Supply Kits
- One complete change of clothing and footwear for each member of your family, taking into account the climate you live in
- Hygiene products such as toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, comb, brush, feminine supplies
- Comfort items – games, cards, toys
- Baby supplies, if required
Tools and Supplies Kit
- Flashlights with extra batteries
- Whistle
- Notebook and pen
- Manual can opener and a jackknife
- Disposable utensils, plates cups and bowls
- Pot and/or pan for cooking
- Camp stove with fuel
- Matches in waterproof container
- Plastic garbage bags and ties
- Toilet paper
- Emergency “space” blankets
Car Kit
- Walking shoes
- Flashlight, extra batteries
- Bottled water and non-perishable foods, such as energy bars
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Seasonal supplies (i.e. summer – sun screen; winter – gloves and blankets)
- Jumper cables, flares, tire repair kit
Reminders:
- Change your stored water every three months
- Rotate your stored food every six months
- Review your kits and family needs at least once a year – replace batteries, update clothes
