"You should really check sites like www.redcross.org for the usual suggestions. They have lots more detail there. Here is the summary version. Note that most lists say that you need a 3 day supply. We personally feel that you should be prepared for 1 week due to the delay of supplies to damaged areas! Plus, you might want to donate supplies to someone in need - so you will want some extra supplies.
- 1 Gallon of water per person per day.
- Non-perishable food
- First Aid kit
- Basic Over the counter medicines (aspirin, antacid, syrup of ipecac, anti diarreal medicine, laxative, activated charcoal)
- Prescription medicine (we recommend at least 1 month's worth)
- Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
- Emergency preparedness manual*
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
- Flashlight and extra batteries*
- Cash or traveler's checks, change*
- Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
- Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
- Tube tent
- Pliers Tape
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic storage containers
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Needles, thread
- Medicine dropper
- Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting
- Map of the area (for locating shelters)
- Toilet paper, towelettes*
- Soap, liquid detergent*
- Feminine supplies*
- Personal hygiene items*
- Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach Sturdy shoes or work boots*
- Rain gear*
- Blankets or sleeping bags*
- Hat and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Sunglasses
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:
- Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
- Passports, social security cards, immunization records
- Bank account numbers
- Credit card account numbers and companies
- Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
- Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
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