When preparing for a possible emergency situation, think first about the basics: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. Store everything in easily accessible water proof containers, put paperwork in order (insurance, birth certificates, bank information, etc.) and have a plan on how to communicate and meet family if you are ever separated.

 

FLASHLIGHTS, RADIO

BATTERIES, POCKETKNIFE

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS

NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

LATEX GLOVES

SUNSCREEN

CLEANING AGENT/SOAP

FIRST AID KIT & HANDBOOK

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT BANDAGE ASSORTMENT ADHESIVE TAPE, GAUZE

STERILE COTTON 8, SWABS SCISSORS, TWEEZERS, TISUUES RUBBING ALCOHOL KAOPECTATE ASPRIN, THERMOMETER PETROLEUM JELLY, EYEWASH

FOOD (3 DAY SUPPLY)

CANNED MEATS (TUNA, CHILI.)

CANNED JUICES

CANNED FRUITS & VEGETABLES

DRY MILK (1/2 LB. PER PERSON)

PEANUT BUTTER

STAPLES (SALT, SUGAR, PEPPER, SPICES...)

VITAMINS & HIGH-ENERGY FOODS

WATER (1 GAL/PERSON/DAY)

STORE WATER IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS SUCH AS SOFT DRINK CONTAINERS THAT WILL NOT DECOMPRESS OR BREAK. REPLACE EVERY 6 MONTHS.

WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS

DATE ALL FOOD & HAVE PREPARED MENUS

PERSONAL DOCUMENTS. CASH (KEEP IN AIRTIGHT PLASTIC BAGS)

BEDDING (BAGS, PILLOWS, TARPS) CLOTHING (1 CHANGE/PERSON) STURDY SHOES

PERSONAL SUPPLIES

TOILETRIES, TOWEL, TOILET PAPER BOOK, PAPER, PENCILS, GAMES ADDRESSED, STAMPED POSTCARDS

FUEL & LIGHT

MATCHES IN WATERPROOF CONTAINER

CANDLES, STERNO, FLARE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER

EQUIPMENT (AX, SHOVEL)

DISPOSABLE DISHES & UTENSILS CAN OPENER, DISHPAN

BUCKET & PLASTIC LINERS

COMPASS

PLIERS /SHUT-OFFWRENCH

ALUMINUM FOIL

WHISTLE