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Emergency Supply Kit
A well-stocked emergency supply kit is crucial to keeping you and your family prepared during a major incident. Here’s how you can prepare yours! Here is a basic list of items, but each disaster may require different items
- In your kit, include plenty of unused batteries
- A properly stocked first aid kit
- One gallon of drinking water per person, per day, for at least three days
- Non-perishable food items with a manual can opener
- An extra cell phone charger
- A battery-powered or hand-cranked portable weather radio
- A flashlight
- A whistle to signal for help
- Disposable face masks
- Moist towelettes, hand sanitizer, feminine supplies, and other personal hygiene items
- A non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Important documents, such as insurance paperwork
- Local maps
- And any additional or special items that may be needed by infants, people with medical conditions, or pets.
- If you lose power, eat your perishable food from the refrigerator first, while it’s still cold, then eat your emergency foods.
Emergency Supply Checklist
Download a checklist with information for packing an Emergency Supply kit.
Emergency Kit for Children
- ID cards,
- Emergency contacts
- Recent photos of your child
- First aid kit, medications
- Thermometer, pain reliever
- Extra clothes, comfort item
- Diapers or supplies
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable food items with a manual can opener
- Baby formula or food
- Hand sanitizer, wipes
- Disposable diapers, bags
- Whistle, flashlight
- Emergency blanket
- Specific medical supplies
- Extra glasses, batteries
- Insurance Cards, documents
- Family Emergency Plan
Emergency Kit for Elderly Individuals
- Medications: Pack a one-week supply of medications with dosage instructions.
- Medical Supplies: Include hearing aid batteries, glasses, mobility aids.
- Personal Documents: Copies of ID, insurance cards, medical records, emergency contacts.
- First Aid Kit: Bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, specific medications.
- Food and Water: Non-perishable food, manual can opener, one gallon of water per person per day.
- Light and Power: Flashlight with extra batteries, portable charger for devices.
- Warmth and Comfort: Blankets, comfortable clothing, personal hygiene items.
- Entertainment: Books, puzzles, activities for comfort.
Emergency Kit for Special Needs Populations
- Medications and Medical Equipment: One-week supply, specialized devices.
- Personal Care: Adult diapers, wipes, specialized hygiene products.
- Communication Aids: Communication board, text-to-speech device, laminated cards.
- Specialized Diet: Non-perishable foods meeting dietary restrictions.
- Hydration: One gallon of water per person per day, considering medical needs.
- Light and Communication: Flashlight with extra batteries, backup power source.
- Comfort Items: Blankets, familiar objects for reassurance.
- Emergency Contacts and Information: List of emergency contacts, medical providers, medical records.
Pet Evacuation Grab and Go Bag
- 3-7 days of food (dry or canned)
- 3-7 days of water (plastic water bottles)
- food/water dishes
- Cage or carrier for each pet (label with your contact & emergency contact info)
- Leash, collar, harness for each pet (attach tags)
- Litter pan, litter, litter scoop
- Newspaper or pee pads
- Can opener and spoon
- Favorite toys, treats, blankets
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Flashlight with batteries
Car Go Bag Kit
- Mechanics gloves
- Headlamp
- First aid kit
- Jumper cables
- Whistle
- Glowstick
- Car Hammer
- Rain Poncho
- Canned water
- Bungie cords (not in bag)
- Road flares/refelctive triangle (not in bag)
Shelter In Place Kit
- Emergency radio
- First aid kit
- Medical supplies
- Gloves
- Flashlight extra batteries
- Non perishable food
- Hygeine items
- Whistle
- Glow Stick
- Rain Poncho
- Portable Charger
- Multi tool(not in bag)
- Water disinfection tablets or bleach to dissinfect water (not in bag)
- A gallon of drinking water per day per person (not in bag)