Disaster Supply Kit
A Disaster Supply Kit is designed to help you when an emergency or disaster occurs. The materials in this kit are a good start, but your kit should be customized to your own personal needs. Keep the contents of the kit in a waterproof case or bag in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the kit in the trunk of your car.
Contents:- Water: store one gallon of water per person per day. Keep at least a 3-day supply.
- Food: store a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. Examples include ready-to-eat canned meat, fruits and vegetables; canned juices; high energy foods; vitamins; food for infants; and comfort or stress foods.
- NOAA weather radio with extra batteries.
- First Aid Kit containing:
- (20) Adhesive bandages of various sizes
- (1) 5"x9" sterile dressing
- (1) Conforming roller gauze bandage
- (2) Triangular bandages
- (2) 3"x3" sterile gauze pads
- (2) 4"x4" sterile gauze pads
- (1) Roll cohesive bandage
- (2) Germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- (6) Antiseptic wipes
- (2) Pair of large medical-grade non-latex gloves
- (1) Roll adhesive tape, 2" width
- (1) Package of anti-bacterial ointment
- (1) Cold pack
- (1) Scissors (small)
- (1) Tweezers
- (1) CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield
- Non-prescription drugs:
- Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid
- Syrup of Ipecac
- Laxative
- Activated charcoal
- Tools & supplies:
- Mess kits containing paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
- Emergency preparedness manual
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Cash or traveler's checks
- Non-electric can opener or utility knife
- Fire extinguisher (small canister ABC type)
- Tube tent
- Pliers
- Tape
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic storage containers
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Needles, thread
- Medicine dropper
- Shut-off wrench (to turn off household gas and water)
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting
- Map of the area
- Sanitation:
- Toilet paper, towelettes
- Soap, liquid detergent
- Feminine supplies
- Personal hygiene items
- Plastic garbage bags and ties
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
- Clothing & bedding
- One change of clothing and footwear per person
- Sturdy shoes or work boots
- Rain gear
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Hat and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Special items: baby
- Formula
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Bottles
- Powdered milk
- Medication
- Special items: adult
- Prescription drugs
- Denture needs
- Contact lenses and supplies
- Extra eye glasses
- Important family documents:
- A waterproof, fire-resistant container to hold documents
- Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
- Passports, social security cards, immunization records
- Bank account numbers
- Credit card numbers, companies and contact information
- Inventory of valuable household goods
- Important telephone numbers (friends, family, emergency services
- Family records (birth, marriage and death certificates)
Source: "Preparing for Disaster," developed by the American Red Cross and the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
