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Basic Emergency Supplies - For Use at Home
Food and Water Three-day supply of water: Store in non breakable plastic containers. (2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for food preparation & sanitation) 1 gallon per person, per day
Three-day supply of non-perishable food: Choose foods you & your family like, are easy to fix with little water, preparation or heating. Plan & write out a detailed 3-5 day menu & purchase according to your menu plans. This makes it easy to decide what to eat. Rotate & replace foods when eaten.
Ready to eat canned meats & fish Canned fruits, beans and vegetables Canned or boxed milk Powdered Milk Canned, boxed or bottled juices or other beverages Instant coffee, tea, cider & cocoa mix High energy snack foods, energy bars & trail mixCrackersCanned ready to eat meals (with starches such as corned beef hash, pasta meals, cup-of soups) Instant couscous Dried fruits & nuts Cold cereal & granolaInstant oatmeal Infant food Food for special dietary needs Pet food Vitamins Comfort or stress foods
Meal Preparation Knife & cutting board Small scissors Non-electric can & bottle opener Paper plates, cups, foam cups, napkins & plastic utensils, Lg. spoon & tongs Drinking straws Paper towels, foil &/or plastic wrap Re-sealable food storage bags Canned heat (Sterno) or camp stove - If heating food Matches Pot holder
Sanitation Plastic bucket with tight lid, camp toilet or port-a-potty (Store all items in bucket) Disinfectant, liquid detergent, bleach and medicine dropper for measuring bleach Pre-moistened disinfectant wipes Plastic garbage bags and ties (large and small zippered bags) Toilet paper, paper towels Pre-moistened wipes & waterless hand cleaner Feminine and personal hygiene items Face masks & vinyl gloves (N95 for flu protection and dust particulate)
First Aid First Aid Kit - Click here for items in a basic 1st Aid Kit First Aid Book
Basics Supplies Flashlights or battery operated lantern Radio (Battery or solar powered) Weather frequencies recommended Extra batteries (hint:use same size batteries for flashlight & radio, or an all-in-one unit) Fire extinguisher Utility or Swiss-army knife Whistle, flare, help sign or signaling device Cell phone if possible Cash or travelers check & change (bank & gas cards may not work if electricity is out)
Special needs
ADULTS Medicines 3-5 day supply (always have on hand) Complete written instructions for dosage & time Extra eye glasses & case Denture needs Extra hearing aid batteries Mobility aides (cane, walker, wheelchair & supplies, (power chairs-always keep charged) Oxygen, special medical supplies Reachers Special padding & cushioning Portable urinal & wipes Incontinence supplies Service animal supplies (food, dishes, leashes, etc.)
Comfort & Leisure Items Photographs of loved ones Lap throw or shawl Blow-up pillow &/or air mattress Ear plugs Sleep mask Books, crosswords, cards, pencil & paper, puzzle Battery operated CD player or game-toy
Tools for Clean-up and Repairs Shut-off wrench for gas & water Pliers, pry bar, hammer and nails, utility knife or multi-use tool Plastic sheeting, duct tape Rope, twine &/or bungee cords Work gloves and work boots Safety goggles and dust mask Broom, dustpan and shovel Garbage bags & ties
Shelter & Protection Tent, plastic ground cover, rope & stakes Sleeping bags or blankets, one per person Rain gear, thermal underwear, warm hat & gloves (as needed for weather conditions) Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen (as needed for weather conditions) Clothing, sturdy shoes, warm jackets, (hooded sweatshirts great) Cots, pads, lawn chairs or loungers Helmet or hard hat advisable if live in earthquake area |
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