PREPARE A DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT
Assemble supplies you might need to have in your safe-room or for an evacuation. Store them in an easy to carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag. Be sure to include:
• A supply of water for three days (one gallon per person per day). Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
• A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a non-electric can opener.
• A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• A first aid kit and prescription medications
• Bottled water and juices
• A battery powered radio and plenty of extra batteries.
• Credit cards and cash
• Flashlight
• Important family documents and list of important family information (phone numbers, copies of family documents, the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers, etc.
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
Car Kit
• Flashlight
• Steel shovel, sand, (oil dry or kitty litter for traction) and a rope or cord for a lifeline in case you get stuck
• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
• Battery and emergency flares
• First Aid kit and necessary prescription medications (remember a drugstore may be inaccessible during a disaster)
• Plastic bags for sanitation
• Small Tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)
• At least two blankets
• Metal coffee cans for storing small items and to melt snow for drinking (Bottled water may freeze)
• Two garbage bags to be used as insulation if you have to leave your car
• Fire extinguisher
• Cell phone or change for pay phones
• Jumper cables
• Extra clothing, particularly overshoes and mittens
• Non-electric can opener and dry food (canned fruits, raisins, candy, peanuts)