| Water |
 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
Containers for water storage |
| Food |
MRE (Meals Ready to Eat / Dehydrated Food)
Vitamins
Outdoor cooking supplies
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic
 utensils
 3 to 7 day supply per person
Canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices, milk, soup
Staples - sugar, salt, pepper
High-energy foods - peanut butter, jelly,
crackers, granola bars, trail mix, Powerbars
Special foods for infants, elderly or persons
on special diets |
| First-Aid Kit |
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Scissors
Antiseptic
Latex gloves
Sunscreen
Sterile adhesive, triangular and sterile roller
bandages
Sterile gauze pads
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes
Thermometer
Tongue depressors
Petroleum jelly
Safety pins
Rubbing alcohol or bleach
Non-prescription drugs - aspirin or pain
reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid,
syrup of Ipecac, laxative |
| Tools and Supplies |
2-way radio
Battery operated, band or self-powered
radios
Flashlight
Lantern (battery, gas, kerosene, propane or
lamp oil)
Batteries
Gas container
Pet carrier
Non-electric can opener
Fire extinguisher
Tent
Tarps
Ratchet tie downs
Bungee cords
Candles |
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| Tools and Supplies (continued) |
Pliers
Duct tape
Artificial ice
Ice chests / coolers
Axe
Compass
Matches in waterproof container
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Waterproof container or water-tight,
re-sealable plastic bag
Maps
Whistle
Backpack, duffle bag
Portable generator
Medicine dropper
Wrench to turn off household gas and water
Aluminum foil
Cash or travelers' checks
Inverter
Charcoal |
| Sanitation |
Toilet paper
Soap, liquid detergent
Plastic garbage bags, ties
Household chlorine bleach |
| Miscellaneous |
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain ponchos, rain suits
Hats and gloves
Blankets or sleeping bags
Cots, air mattresses |
| Special Items |
For Baby - formula, diapers, bottles,
powdered milk, medications
For Children - games, books, activity pages,
special toy
For Adults - heart and blood pressure
medications, insulin, prescription drugs,
denture needs, contact lenses/supplies, extra
eyeglasses
For Pets - proper identification, immunization
records, medications, ample supply of food
and water, pet carrier
Important Family Documents - will, insurance
policy, contracts, deeds, stocks, bonds,
passports, social security cards, immunization
records, bank account numbers, credit card
numbers and companies,inventory of
valuable household goods, important
telephone numbers, family records (birth,
marriage, death certificates) |
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