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This list is to help prepare for an emergency, be it a natural or manmade disaster. Every household should be prepared to take shelter in their home or be ready to leave their home to seek shelter elsewhere.
The following items should be set aside in advance:
Basic Needs: |
Food: |
Water ( 1 gallon per person, per day, 3 day minimum) |
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables, and juices |
First Aid Kit |
Manual can opener |
Battery operated radio, extra batteries |
High energy foods |
Flashlight, extra batteries |
Comfort/stress foods |
Cash /coins (small bills $20’s, $10’s) (ATM may not work) |
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Whistle |
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Compass |
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Maps (local, state, regional-keep in car) |
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Special Items: |
Records/Important Documents: |
Eyeglasses/contact lenses |
(Make copies, keep in waterproof, portable container) |
Hearing aids |
insurance policies |
Prescription drugs |
birth certificates |
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Passports, social security cards, immunization records |
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Non prescription drugs: |
Sanitary supplies: |
Aspirin or non aspirin pain reliever |
Toilet Paper |
Anti-diarrhea medication |
Disinfectant |
Laxative |
Plastic garbage bags |
Diphenhydramine (i.e. Benadryl) |
Household chlorine bleach |
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Feminine hygiene |
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Important Telephone Numbers: |
Pets: |
Instate contact |
Leash & ID tags |
Out of state contact |
Food & Water |
Doctors/ Veterinarian |
Medication |
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Baby items: |
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Formula & food |
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Diapers & wipes |
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Know how and when to turn off main switches or valves for: Water, Electricity and Gas |
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Sleeping bag for everyone |
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Appropriate clothing for weather (3 day supply per person) |
To maintain your disaster supplies kit, change out supplies every six months. Do this when you are changing the clocks for daylight savings. At this time reevaluate your household needs, include weather and season changes.
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