Your Family's Disaster Kit
Your Disaster Kit should contain the following items:
Must-Have Supplies
- Drinking Water (7 gallons per person)
- Medicine (Over the counter and prescription)
- Disposable Plates, Glasses and Utensils
- Manual Can Opener
- Battery-Operated TV / Radio and Clock
- Spare Batteries
- Flashlights / Lantern / Chemical Lights
- Toilet Paper
- Change of Clothing
- Blankets, Bedding, Pillows or Sleeping Bag
- Diapers and Wipes
- Baby Food / Formula
- Extra pair of Glasses or Contact Lens and Solution
- First Aid Kit
- Plastic Garbage Bags
- Insect Repellent, Sunscreen
- Disinfectant
- Soap and Detergent
- Hygiene Products
- Bleach for Sterilization
- Tincture of Iodine (for Water Purification)
- Tablets (for Water Purification)
- Rain Gear
- Tools (hammer, nails, screwdriver, scissors, rope, duct tape)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fuel for Generators and Automobiles
- Propane Gas (for grills)
- Charcoal and Lighter Fluid
- Waterproof Matches / Sterno
- Cellular Phone
- Cash, Identification Cards, Important Documents (House Insurance, Proof of Residence, etc.)
Non-Perishable Food Items
- Canned Meats / Fish (tuna, ham etc.)
- Canned Fruit and Vegetables
- Canned Soups / Chili
- Dried Foods (spaghetti, rice, etc.)
- Dried Fruit and Nuts
- Cereal
- Crackers and Cookies
- Coffee and Tea
- Shelf Packaged Juices
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Pudding
- Powdered Milk, Evaporated Milk or Parmalat Milk
- Pet Food and Medicine
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