Recommended Contents of a Preparedness Kit:
A minimum for a personal preparedness kit includes:
Sturdy duffel bag packed with 72 hours of emergency supplies, for each person:
- Dehydrated or freeze dried foods;
- body/hand warmers; hooded rain poncho;
- emergency blanket;
- light stick;
- flashlight and extra batteries;
- water / rodent proof storage cylinder;
- whistle;
- multi-function knife;
- waterproof matches and a butane lighter;
- collapsible water jug;
- water purification tablets or filter;
- dust masks;
- work gloves;
- hygiene pack (toothbrush, toothpaste, medications, razor, comb, soap, washcloth, spare eyeglasses);
- change of clothes and a hat;
- first aid kit with pocket first aid guide;
- large plastic trash bag;
- rope, tarp and pry bar.
Store in a location that is easy to access.
Don’t forget pet supplies!
In addition, each family should have on hand:
- Water—at least a 3nday supply; one gallon per person per day
- Food—at least a 3nday supply of nonnperishable, easyntonprepare food
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Battery npowered or handncrank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries for radio, cell phones, and camera
- First aid kit
- Medications (7nday supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
- Multinpurpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Emergency blanket
- Map(s) of the area
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Extra set of car keys and house keys
- Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
- Rain gear
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Camera for photos of damage