Disaster Kit

What to have in your home disaster kit

  • Water
  • Food
  • Blankets/pillows
  • First aid kit/medicines/prescription drugs/ specific medical information
  • Special items-for babies(diapers, bottles, formula) or elderly
  • Toiletries/hygiene items/moisture wipes
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Keys
  • Toys, books and games
  • Important documents
  • Tools
  • Pet care items
  • Sterno fuel and unit; charcoal
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Raingear, change of clothing (sturdy boots and work gloves)
  • Electronics
    • Flashlight/Lantern
    • Radio
    • Telephones
    • Camera and Film
    • Extra Batteries

Shopping List

  • Non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
    • canned goods
    • dry milk
    • dry cereals and baby food
    • powdered drinks
    • Bread
    • foods for infants or the elderly
    • snack foods
  • Non-electric can opener
  • Cooking tools / fuel
  • First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
  • Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
  • Ample supply of pet food and water
  • A carrier or cage
  • Muzzle and leash
  • Extra ice
  • Special infant needs - diapers, bottles and formula, medicine.
  • Camera and film
  • Sterno fuel and unit; charcoal
  • Extra drinking water. (at least 3 gallons of water per person)
  • Fire extinguisher.
  • Flashlight or lantern
  • Radio
  • Raingear, change of clothing; heavy/sturdy boots or shoes; work gloves, Sunglass, raingear, hat and gloves, sturdy shoes or work boots
  • Plastic utensils, plates and cups
  • garbage bags
  • Lots of Extra batteries
  • Duct and masking tape
  • Pencil and paper
  • Needles and thread
  • Assorted nails, wood screws, and rope
  • Pliers, screwdrivers, hammer and crowbar
  • Disinfectant, household chlorine bleach, soap and liquid detergent
  • Blankets or sleeping bags

Necessties

  • Water ( at least 3 gallons per person)
  • Telephones (cell fully charged with an extra battery, traditional phone set)
  • Important telephone numbers
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Waterproof containers for insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, social security cards etc
  • Vehicle fuel (tanks filled)
  • Pet identification, immunization, medications