Emergency supplies kit

Emergencies or disasters can sometimes make it unsafe for people to leave their homes for extended periods. Severe weather or long-term power outages may make it necessary for each household to take care of its own needs until the disaster abates, or until local officials and/or relief workers are able to help. Is your family ready to cope with an emergency until help arrives? Prepare for a disaster before it strikes!

Assemble an Emergency Supplies Kit to keep in your home to survive on your own for at least three days without utilities or outside sources of food and water. As each family has different needs, review the suggested checklist below and determine which tools and supplies your family would need. Gather your emergency supplies and store in an easily-accessible area of your home. Be sure to rotate perishable goods (food and water). Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in your individual Go-Bags in easy-to-carry containers (e.g. backpacks). You would still be able to access these supplies if you had to shelter-in-place but they would be ready to go if you had to be evacuated quickly.

·         Portable/wind-up radio

·         Loud whistle

·         Signal flare

·         Fire extinguisher (ABC type)

·         Wrench for gas/water shut-off

·         Rope

·         Shovel

·         Tool kit/utility knife

·         Duct tape/plastic sheeting

·         Flashlight

·         Spare batteries of various sizes

·         Candles, matches

·         Lantern and fuel

·         First aid kit

·         ID/photos of family

·         Spare eye glasses/contacts

·         Bottled water (4 L per person)

·         Water purification tablets

·         Prescription drugs (check dates)

·         Chlorine bleach, unscented

·         Medicine dropper

·         Non-perishable healthy food

·         Cook stove/fuel

·         Plates/utensils

·         Manual can opener

·         Hand sanitizer

·         Toilet paper/personal items

·         Baby supplies/diapers

·         Pet food and supplies

·         Blankets/sleeping bags

·         Clothing/footwear

·         Rain gear

·         Sewing kit

·         Corded telephone

·         Deck of cards/games/toys

·         Map of the community

·         Paper/market/tape

·         Spare car/house keys

·         Cash (small bills/change)

·         Compass

Emergency food supply

Emergency water supply