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Emergency Home Supplies
Being prepared starts at home. Consider having supplies for up to 5 days.
Essentials
Water, one gallon per person per day
Food, ready to eat or requiring minimal water
Baby food and special diets
Manual can opener (non-electric)
First aid kit and instructions
Essential medications
Flashlight
Radio, battery operated
Batteries
Cash in small denominations
Copy of important documents and phone numbers
Unscented liquid household bleach for water purification
Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, and soap
Sturdy shoes
Heavy gloves
Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type)
Warm clothes, a hat and rain gear
Local map
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
Blankets or sleeping bags
Extra house and car keys
Large plastic bags for waste and sanitation
Any special need items for children and seniors or people with disabilities
Pet supplies, including water
Sanitation Supplies
- Large plasting trash bags for trash, waste and water protection
- Large trash cans
- Bar soap and liquid detergent
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Feminine and infant supplies
- Toilet paper
- Household bleach
- Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste
Safety and Comfort
- Sturdy shoes
- Heavy gloves for clearing debris
- Change of clothing
- Knife or razor blades
Cooking
- Barbeque, camp stove, chafing dish (for outdoor use)
- Fuel for cooking (Charcoal, propane, etc.)
- Matches
- Plastic knives, forks, spoons
- Paper plates and cups
- Paper towels
- Heavy-duty alluminum foil
Tools and Supplies
- Axe, shovel, broom
- Crescent wrench for turning off gas
- Screwdriver, pliers, hammer
- Coil of 1/2" rope
- Plastic tape and sheeting
- Toys for children
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