Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:

 

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)


• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).


• Flashlight


• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio


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• First aid kit


• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items


• Multi-purpose tool


• Sanitation and personal hygiene items


• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)


• Cell phone with chargers


• Family and emergency contact information


• Extra cash


• Emergency blanket


• Map(s) of the area

Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)


• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)


• Games and activities for children


• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)


• Two-way radios


• Extra set of car keys and house keys


• Manual can opener

Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

• Whistle


• N95 or surgical masks


• Matches


• Rain gear


• Towels


• Work gloves


• Tools/supplies for securing your home


• Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes


• Plastic sheeting


• Duct tape


• Scissors


• Household liquid bleach


• Entertainment items


• Blankets or sleeping bags

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