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Disaster Supply Kit
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Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt normal
life. Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off
and roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate.
Be ready to respond to any situation by assembling and maintaining
a disaster supplies kit. You should assemble enough supplies to keep
you going for at least three days.
Here are some ideas on what to put in your kit:
Water
- Plan on four litres of water per person per day.
- Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.Avoid
using containers that will decompose or break, such as mason jars
or glass bottles.
- Because water is so important to human survival, it should never
be withheld. Drink at least two litres per day, as long as supplies
last, and look for alternative sources.
Food
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation
and are compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a
can of sterno.
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Food suggestions:
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
- dried or instant foods
- Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
- beverages such as juice boxes or those in foil packages
- sugar, salt, pepper
- High energy foods--peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts, health
food bars, trail mix
- Comfort stress foods--cookies,hard candy,sweetened cereals.
- Vitamins
Store the supplies in an easy-to-carry object such as a large,covered
trash container, camping backpack, or a duffle bag. Seal food in
plastic bags and/or tightly lidded containers.
Check your food supply periodically to make sure they haven't
expired or aren't leaking or dented. Replace if necessary.
Foods to avoid:
Foods stored in glass that are bulky, heavy, and break easily;
whole grains, beans, pastas which could be hard to prepare in a
disaster situation.
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First Aid Kit
Have two first aid kits.
Keep a complete first aid kit in your home and car.
Items to include:
- Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
- 4-inch gauze pads
- Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
- Triangular bandages (3
- 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
- 3-inch sterile roller bandages
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Needles
- Moistened towelettes
- Antiseptic
- Thermometer
- Tongue blades (2)
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Assorted sizes of safety pins
- Cleansing agent-soap
- Latex gloves (2 pair)
- Sunscreen
- Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid (for upset stomach)
- Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison
Control Center)
- Laxative
- Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
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Supplies & Tools
- Emergency preparedness manual
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- Non-electric can opener, utility knife
- Fire extinguisher, small canister, A-B-C type
- Tube tent
- Pliers
- Tape
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Aluminum foil
- Signal flares
- Paper and pencils
- Needles and thread
- Medicine dropper
- Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting
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Clothing & Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
- Sturdy shoes or work boots
- Rain gear
- One blanket or sleeping bag per person
- Hat and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Sunglasses
Sanitation
- Toilet paper, towelettes
- Soap, liquid detergent
- Feminine supplies
- Personal items-shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb
and brush, lip balm.
- Small shovel, for digging and expedient latrine
- Plastic garbage bag and ties
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
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Special Items
Include items for household members with special needs, such as
infants, elderly, or disabled individuals.
Babies
- Formula
- Diapers
- Bottles
- Powdered Milk
- Medications
Children:
- Coloring books and crayons
- Games
- Books
Elderly People
- Heart and high blood pressure medication
- Insulin
- Prescription drugs
- Denture needs
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Important Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof container:
- Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds.
- Passports, social security cards, immunization records
- Savings and checking 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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Disaster Kit Storage Suggestions
- Store the kit in a safe, convenient place known to all family
members. If possible, it should be a cool, dry, dark location. Keep
a smaller version of your disaster supplies kit in the trunk of
your car.
- Keep items, or groups of items, in water-proof and air tight plastic
bags.
- Change the water supply every six months so it stays fresh.
- Rotate the food every six months.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the proper procedure for storing
prescription medications.
- Replace batteries often.
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