In preparation for any emergency, it is important for you and your family to have a basic emergency kit that includes:
- Water - one gallon per person per day for two weeks
- Food - a two week supply of non-perishable food like canned soups and meats
- Battery operated radio and a NOAA Weather Radio
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Cell Phone
- First aid kit
- A whistle to signal for help
- Liquid hand sanitizer
- Plain, unscented household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper
- Prescription medications - Take your prescription bottles with you if you must leave your home. In emergencies, any pharmacist can give you a three-day emergency supply of prescribed medications
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Important family documents like insurance policies, identification/bank records and telephone numbers for your doctors and other important contacts
- Cash
- Sleeping bags or blankets for each family member
- Change of clothing including shoes
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Personal hygiene items
- Paper plates, plastic eating utensils
- Paper towels
- Paper and pencils
- Books and games for adults and kids
Resources
- Ready.gov - This site has many good tips and useful information for all family members
