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Disaster Survival - Emergency Supplies Check List
Basic Supplies for Disaster survival
Keep these supplies if possible stored in closable and movable containers
such as roll able plastic boxes, new trashcans or large duffle bags. In a
disaster or survival situation they may have to be moved on short notice.
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Water, one gallon of water per
person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation. |
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Food, at least a three-day supply
of non-perishable food |
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio
and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
for both |
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Sturdy Flashlight with extra bulb
and extra batteries |
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First aid kit |
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Whistle to signal for help |
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Respirator Mask, (N-95 Rated) to
help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter-in-place |
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags
and plastic ties for personal sanitation |
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Wrench or pliers to turn off
utilities |
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Can opener for food (if kit
contains canned food) |
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Local maps |
Additional Items to Consider Adding to
an Emergency Disaster Supply Kit:
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Prescription medications and glasses |
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Infant formula and diapers |
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Pet food and extra water for your pet |
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Important family documents such as
copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records
in a waterproof, portable container |
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Cash or traveler's checks and change |
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Emergency reference material such as a
first aid book |
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Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each
person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather
climate. |
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Complete change of clothing including a
long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional
clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate. |
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Household chlorine bleach and medicine
dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can
be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat
water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon
of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added
cleaners. |
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Fire Extinguisher |
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Matches in a waterproof container |
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Feminine supplies and personal hygiene
items |
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Mess kits, paper cups, plates and
plastic utensils, paper towels |
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Paper and pencil |
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Books, games, puzzles or other
activities for children |
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