Make an Emergency Supply Kit
Topic:
- General Health
To stay safe during a disaster, it’s important to get a family disaster kit ready.
Gather basic supplies and keep them in a portable container that’s easy to carry if you need to leave quickly.
Below are some items you should include.
Water
- At least 1 gallon daily per person.
- You should try to store 3 to 7 days worth.
Food
- Enough for 3 to 7 days worth.
- Non perishable food like canned foods
- Food for infants like baby formula and food for elderly as well
- High energy foods like protein bars with long shelf life
- Non electric can opener
- Cooking tools including means of fuel like Sterno for heating foods
- Plates and utensils
- Pet food if applicable
First Aid Kit
- Bandages
- Sterile gauze
- Antiseptic wipes
- Scissors
- Pain medicine
- Thermometer
- Ice pack
Medicine/Prescriptions
Toiletries
Suitable Clothing
- Seasonal
- Rain gear
- Proper shoes like boots
Flashlights
- With batteries or able to be charged by hand crank
Radio
- With batteries or able to be charged by hand crank and include NOAA weather radio
Pet Care Items
- Food
- Litter
- Medications
- Leash
- ID tags and medical records
Disaster Supply Tools
- Utility knife
- Whistle
- Pencil
- Map
- Compass
- Thread
- Needles
- Signal flare
- Tape
- Wrench
- Eyewear
- Thermal blankets
Important Items
- To be stored in a waterproof container
- Medical records
- Bank account numbers
- Social security card
- Insurance information
- Telephone of important numbers
- Cash in case bank ATMs are down
- Cell phone charger
Keep your family disaster kit in a spot where everyone can reach it easily.
Make sure to replace any food regularly before it goes bad.
For more information: Build A Kit | Ready.gov
