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Top items to have on hand in an emergency situation: - Water-one gallon of water per person per day for 3-5 days
- Food-at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and plenty of extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First
aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local
maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Additional items that would be beneficial: - A week supply of prescription medications
- Pair of
eyeglasses
- Infant
formula and diapers
- Pet
food and extra water for your pet
- Cash or traveler's checks and change
- Important family documents—for more information visit fema.gov
or ready.gov
- Sleeping
bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding during fall/winter months
- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt,
long pants and sturdy shoes. During cold weather months, consider additional clothing.
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper –
When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it
to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or
bleaches with added cleaners.
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper
towels
- Paper
and pencil
- Books,
games, puzzles or other activities for children
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