When an emergency strikes, you may not have time to gather all the necessary supplies. Making an emergency kit ahead of time can make all the difference.

An emergency supply kit should include items to help you survive an emergency for several days. Things you take for granted every day may become extremely valuable to you during a crisis.

The Health Department recommends you have a Emergency Supply Kit:

An emergency may interfere with normal supplies of food, water, heat, and other necessities.

Keep a stock of emergency supplies on hand that will last for at least 3 days.
Update your kit regularly.

Replace the water and food that has reached its expiration date.

An easy way to remember to do this is to use Daylight Savings Time.

When you change your clocks, change your kits.

Contents of a Emergency Supply Kit

  • Battery powered radio and flashlight, with extra batteries

  • Bottled drinking water – one gallon per person per day

  • Canned or packaged foods that do not require refrigeration or cooking

  • Non-electrical can opener and utility knife

  • Plastic eating utensils and dishes

  • Ziplock bags

  • Paper towels, toilet paper, soap and detergent

  • Household laundry bleach (unscented)

  • Blanket or sleeping bag for each member of the family

  • Change of clothing and an extra pair of shoes for each person

  • Basic tools (wrench, hammer, screwdrivers, scissors, etc…)

  • Duct tape and plastic garbage bags

  • Signal flare, matches and whistle

  • Cell phone and extra battery

  • Fire extinguisher

  • Extra set of car keys, cash or traveler’s checks

  • Family Emergency Communication Plan card

  • Important phone numbers and information

  • Prescription and non-prescription medicines

  • Special foods needed by family members

  • Formula, baby foods, wipes, diapers and bottles

  • Denture needs, extra eye glasses, contact lenses and supplies

Create a First-Aid Kit

  • Manual

  • Sterile bandages-assorted sizes

  • Gauze pads

  • Hypoallergenic adhesive tape

  • Scissors

  • Tweezers

  • Pain reliever

  • Latex gloves

  • Thermometer

  • Needle

  • Antiseptic spray

  • Safety pins

Create a Travel Emergency Kit

  • Booster cables

  • Maps

  • Shovel

  • Tire repair kit and pump

  • Flares

Create a Pet Emergency Kit

  • Identification collar

  • Rabies tag

  • Pet carrier or cage

  • Leash

  • Medications

  • Newspaper, litter, trash bags for waste

  • Supply of food and water

  • Veterinary records

Prepare for Disasters Before they Strike: Build A Kit
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/buildakit.html