Emergency Supplies Checklist

Stocking up emergency supplies can add to your safety and comfort during and after an disaster. Store enough supplies for at least 72 hours.

Essentials

   * Water ? 1 gallon per person per day (a week?s supply of water is preferable)
   * Water purification kit
   * First aid kit, freshly stocked
   * First aid book
   * Food
   * Can opener (non-electric)
   * Blankets or sleeping bags
   * Portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
   * Essential medications
   * Extra pair of eyeglasses
   * Extra pair of house and car keys
   * Fire extinguisher ? A-B-C type
   * Food, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets
   * Cash and change
   * Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, soap and baby powder, clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices.

Sanitation Supplies

   * Large plastic trash bags for waste;
   * tarps and rain pouches
   * Large trash cans
   * Bar soap and liquid detergent
   * Shampoo
   * Toothpaste and toothbrushes
   * Feminine hygiene supplies
   * Toilet paper
   * Household bleach

Safety and Comfort

   * Sturdy shoes
   * Heavy gloves for clearing debris
   * Candles and matches
   * Light sticks
   * Change of clothing
   * Knife or razor blades
   * Garden hose for siphoning and firefighting
   * Tent
   * Communication kit: paper, pens, stamps

Cooking

   * Plastic knives, forks, spoons
   * Paper plates and cups
   * Paper towels
   * Heavy-duty aluminum foil
   * Camping stove for outdoor cooking (caution: before using fire to cook, make sure there are not gas leaks; never use charcoal indoors)
 

Tools and Supplies

   * Axe, shovel, broom                                                                                         * Adjustable wrench for turning off gas                                                              * Tool kit including a screwdriver, pliers and a hammer                                        * Coil of ½" rope                                                                                              * Plastic tape, staple gun and sheeting for window replacement                             * Bicycle                                                                                                          * Area map