Essentials

Battery-operated radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Gas-powered generator
(if you can afford one)

Water

3 gallons per person,stored in food-grade, plastic containers (You may need additional water for sanitation, so at the first sign of trouble, fill up your washing machine/and or bath tub. Your water heater also holds several gallons of clean water.)

Food

Minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration and little or no water in preparation.

Dry cereal
Canned juice
Peanut butter
Ready-to-eat canned meats
Canned fruits
Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated)
Canned vegetables
Quick energy snacks, graham crackers

Family Medical Needs

Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Extra eye glasses
Contact lenses and supplies
Heart and high blood pressure medication

For Baby

Formula
Bottles
Powdered milk
Diapers
Medication

For Pets

Food
Leash, harness or carrier
Records of vaccinations
Non-tippable food and water containers

Sanitation

Disinfectant
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Soap, liquid detergent
Household chlorine bleach
Feminine supplies
Personal hygiene items
Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
Plastic bucket with tight lid

Clothing and Bedding

Sunglasses
Hat and gloves
Blankets or sleeping bags
One complete change of clothing and footwear per person
Rain gear
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Thermal underwear

Entertainment

Games and books
Playing Cards

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Tools and Supplies

Whistle
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Crowbar
Aluminum foil
Paper, pencil
Plastic sheeting
Medicine dropper
Compass
Needles, thread
Matches in a waterproof container
Signal flare
Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
Assorted nails, wood screws
Heavy cotton or hemp rope
Plastic storage containers
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Cash or traveler's checks, change
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires

First Aid Kit

Create and store a kit for your home and one for each vehicle.

Aloe Vera gel (for burns)
Scissors
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Thermometer
2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Tweezers
4" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Needle
2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Sunscreen
3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Cleansing agent/soap
Triangular bandages
Latex gloves
Tongue blades (2)
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Moistened towelettes

Non-Prescription Drugs

Laxative
Anti-diarrhea medication
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Activated charcoal (for info on uses, check here )

Documents

Important telephone numbers
Record of bank account numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Inventory of valuable household goods
Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
Record of credit card account numbers and companies
Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records

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Short-Term Disaster Kit