Disaster Supplies

Water

• Store one (1) gallon of water per person, per day
• Maintain a three (3) day supply

Food

• Maintain a three (3) day supply of non-perishable food per person

Examples

• Ready to eat can foods like fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Canned soups
• Juice or soda
• High-energy foods like crackers, cookies, peanut butter, jelly, etc.

Cooking Sources

• Outdoor grills (gas or charcoal) and fuel if needed
• Cans of sterno
• Outdoor cooking pots/pans
• Grill lighter or matches (store in water proof container)

Other

• Sleeping bags
• Sanitation supplies
• Extra clothing
• Extra car/house keys
• Extra pairs of glasses
• Credit card/cash
• Copies of important papers sealed in plastic

Tools and Equipment

• Basic hand tools (hammer, screw driver)
• Flashlights (2), with extra batteries
• Portable radio, with extra batteries
• Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
• Blankets (one per family member)
• Can opener (hand type)
• Plastic garbage bags (box)
• Baby supplies (three day supply)
• Paper and pen/pencils
• Rain gear/jacket
• Warm coat (depending on season)
• Gloves (work type)
• Hand tools (shovels, brooms, etc.)
• Window covering material (roll of heavy plastic or sheets of plywood)
• Portable generator with suitable cords
• Fuel for the generator (in proper container)

Note:  Have some plywood cut to window size.

Note:  This unit must be set-up outside so the cords are needed to run into the house.

First Aid Supplies

• Prescription drugs (have a three (3) day supply on hand)
• Non-prescription drugs (aspirin, etc.)
• Assorted bandages
• Safety pins
• Soap
• Moistened napkins (package)

Note:  All of these supplies can be purchased in a good quality first aid kit.

Note:  An emergency first aid booklet would also be a good idea.