Preparing An Emergency Kit
Emergency Preparedness Officials recommend each family assemble the following materials to store for an emergency:
Bottled Water
Clothing and Bedding
First Aid Kit
Food
Tools and Household Supplies
BOTTLED WATER
Keep Bottled Water in safe containers that will not decompose
Plan on one gallon per person per day (two quarts per person for drinking; two quarts per person for food preparation/sanitation)
Keep at least a three-day supply of water.
CLOTHING AND BEDDING
A change of clothes per person. If you are exposed to a dangerous chemical or biological agent, you may need to change your clothes and seal the exposed clothes in a plastic bag.
Blankets or sleeping bags
Boots
Hats and Gloves
Rain Gear
Work Gloves
FIRST AID KIT
A standard first aid kit should include:Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Gauze Pads
Over-the-counter medications, including pain relievers, cold medicine, anti-diarrheals, antacids, syrup of ipecac and activated charcoal. If children are in the family, make sure age-appropriate medications are part of the kit.
Prescription medications that family members require.
Safety Pins
Scissors
Soap and Disinfectant
Thermometer
Tweezers
FOOD
Store at least three days worth of non-perishable foods.
Choose foods that don't require any cooking or special preparation.
Choose foods that don't require much, if any, water to prepare.
Be sure your emergency kit includes a can opener, paper plates, plastic utensils and cups.
The Red Cross recommends foods that are compact and lightweight in case you have to move.
Suggested foods include: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and juices. High-energy foods such as peanuts, breakfast and protein bars. Staples such as salt, pepper, sugar.
TOOLS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Aluminum Foil
Battery powered radio
Disinfectant
Duct Tape
Extra Batteries
Feminine Supplies
Flashlight
Garbage Bags
Knife
Liquid Detergent
Map of the Area
Matches
Plastic Storage Containers and Bags
Pliers
Plastic Bucket With Lid
Plastic Sheeting (to seal a room in the event of a chemical attack)
Signal Flares
Small Fire Extinguisher
Soap
Sunscreen
Toilet Paper
Towels
Wrench
SPECIAL NEEDS FOR BABIES
Diapers, wipes, medication, formula, powdered milk, medication
BOTTLED WATER
A standard first aid kit should include:
FOOD







