What Emergency Supplies You Need in Case of an Emergency Or Disaster - Are You Prepared?

When you are preparing for a possible emergencyprescription glasses
situation, you will want to think about the basicsInfant formula and diapers
of survival; water, food, clean air and shelter.Pet food and extra water for your pet
It's important to be prepared for the critical firstemergency care
72 hours after an emergency or disaster.Important family documents such as copies of
You can either put your kit together yourself byidentification, passports, insurance policies, bank
purchasing the items individually, which we haveaccount records in a waterproof, portable
listed below, or you can purchase a ready madecontainer
72-hour Survival Kit.Emergency first aid book
So what are you waiting for?Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person in
HERE ARE RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO INCLUDEyour family. You might want extra bedding if you
IN YOUR FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT:live in a cold-weather climate.
Survival food, at least a three-day to two weekWarm paks and camp heater.
supply of non-perishable survival foods for eachChange of clothing for each family member, which
family memberincludes a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy
Emergency Water Supply, one gallon of water pershoes. You might want extra clothing if you live in
person per day for at least three days, fora cold-weather climate.
drinking and sanitationWater purification tablets
Hand crank or battery-powered radio and aHousehold bleach and medicine dropper - to use
NOAA Emergency Weather Radio with tone alertas disinfectant. Dilute nine parts water to one part
and extra batteries for bothbleach. To treat water in an emergency, use 16
First aid kitdrops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon
Emergency Flashlights and extra batteriesof water. Do not use scented, color safe or
Whistle to signal for helpbleaches with added cleaners.
Toilet paperFire Extinguisher
Can opener for foodWaterproof matches or regular matches kept in a
Pocket knifewaterproof container
MoneyLong-Burning candles
Local mapsFor your personal hygiene, feminine supplies and
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air alongpersonal items
with duct tape and plastic sheeting toPaper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper
shelter-in-placetowels, mess kits, paper and pencils
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilitiesActivities for children, such as books, games and
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties forpuzzles
personal sanitationWhen you are prepared ahead of time you are
ADDITIONAL ITEMS YOU MIGHT WANT TOable to put your mind at ease knowing that you
ADD TO YOUR FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT:have the emergency supplies you need.
All your prescription medications and your