Plan Ahead
- Plan for at least 3 days to be without water, gas and electricity.
- Create a "Disaster Supply Kit".
- Keep this guide visible
- Keep on hand a book on disasters that affect your area.
Seeing and Hearing
- Flashlight with batteries
- Extra batteries
- Portable radio with batteries
- Extra pair of glasses
Health and Medical
- First Aid Handbook
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First Aid Kit: gauze, bandages, aspirin, tape, scissors, disinfectants, antiseptics, latex gloves, nonprescription meds
- Prescription/special needs equipment (identify and keep handy)
- Plastic garbage bags, chlorine, shovel for personal waste.
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Household, Emergency Contacts
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Children, Pets, Services, Reunion
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Special Needs, Health Care Providers
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First Aid Information
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Before, During & After Emergencies
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Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Floods, Winter Storms
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Tornadoes, Lightning, Heat, Hurricanes
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Fires, Chemical & Biological Agents
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Utilities, Household Map
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Home Safety Checklist
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Emergency Supply Checklist
Documents
- Important documents. Keep together in safe place. Store duplicates in a safety deposit box.
- Wills, insurance, and investment documents
- Household inventory, ownership, birth certificates
- Important numbers: (credit cards, banking, licenses, etc.)
Food and Water
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Nonperishable food for 3 days. 1 to 3 pounds (1 to 2 kg) per person per day of dried fruit, nonfat dry milk, canned tuna, stew, soup,
beans, canned fruit juice, nuts, graham crackers.
- Baby and pet supplies.
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Water 3-6 gallons (12-24 liters) per person.
1-2 gallons or (4-8 liters) of water per day per person for at least 3 days.
- Manual can opener and utensils.
- Cooking tools: camp stove or grill, fuel, charcoal, matches
Water Tips:
Boiling is the preferred way to purify water. Let water fully boil 1 minute. Cool before drinking.
If unable to boil, use pure chlorine bleach. Add 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) or 16 drops to each gallon. Shake or stir, then let stand 30 minutes.
A slight chlorine taste and smell is normal. (Water heaters are a source for water.)
Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
- Smoke detector and fire alarm
- Whistle to blow if trapped/threatened
- Crescent wrench for gas value 10-inch (25cm)
- Other tools: duct tape, signal flare, knife, ax, shovel, crowbar 30" - 36" (1 meter), etc.
- Special needs equipment: (e.g., oxygen tank, manual wheelchair for power chairs users, etc.)
Other
- Money: small bills, quarters (ATMs may not work)
- Special items for infants, pets, people with disabilities
- Warm clothing: sturdy shoes, gloves & rain gear
- Bedding: blankets/sleeping bag, tarp, tent, etc.
Storage
Storage Supplies in a sturdy trash barrel, box, suitcase, backpack or duffle bag. Store in closet, garbage or other safe place.
Have bag on hand to carry items if you need to evacuate.
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Flashlight, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Leather Gloves |
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Food |
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Clothing, Bedding |
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Keep water in a separate container. Label your containers.
Car and Work
- Walking shoes, gloves
- Food - non - perishable
- Water - 1 gallon (4 liters)
- First Aid Kit
- Radio, flashlights, batteries
- Backpack for supplies
- Money: small bills, quarters
- Scissors or knife
- Flares, fire extinguisher
- Car Fuel, at least 1/4 full
- Emergency blanket
- Important phone numbers