Create an emergency preparedness kit:
- Three gallons of water for each person (one gallon per
day)
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
food
- Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with
tone alert, and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is
possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your
clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family
changes. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person, including:
- A jacket or coat
- Long pants
- A long sleeve shirt
- Sturdy shoes
- A hat and gloves
- A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Family Supply List (continued)
Below
are some other items for your family to consider adding to its supply kit. Some
of these items, especially those marked with a * can be dangerous, so please
have an adult collect these supplies.
- Emergency reference materials such as a first aid book or a print out of the information on www.ready.gov
- Rain gear
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
- Cash or traveler's checks, change
- Paper towels
- Fire Extinguisher
- Tent
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container*
- Signal flare*
- Paper, pencil
- Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies
- Disinfectant*
- Household chlorine bleach* - You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to treat water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
- Medicine dropper
- Important Family Documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Make a family disaster plan:
- Where will you meet if a disaster occurs?
- Who will be responsible for getting the emergency kit?
- What can you do to protect your property when warned about a disaster?
Tell your friends about it:
- Encourage them to create a an emergency preparedness kit and a disaster plan
- Offer to help them.You can have fun with friends and family while making sure that they'll be ready in case of an emergency
Information is courtesy of ready.gov
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