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Community Preparedness Supply List |
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Civilian Preparedness Supply List This list is based on information from the American National Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Homeland Security recommends a three day supply. I encourage you to assemble your kit with supplies for seven days. And make it portable, using backpacks for example, so that if you need to evacuate, you can take it with you! Water One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. Food Non-perishable food that requires no preparation or cooking and little or no water. A manual can opener, cups and eating utensils. Some examples of food products include: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Crackers Dried fruit Nuts Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Personal Protection N-95 filtration face mask (available at hardware stores and home improvement centers) Swimming goggles or eye protection that makes a tight seal (to keep fallout or dust out of your eyes) Ear plugs (to keep fallout or dust out of your ears) Disposable gloves Long pants A long sleeve shirt Shoes and socks Rain poncho (to keep fallout or dust off of your clothes) Towlettes Umbrella (to shield yourself from fallout or dust) Shelter Protection & Supplies Plastic sheeting (to seal gaps around doors and windows) Duct tape (to seal gaps around doors and windows) Scissors Battery-powered radio Cell phone Flashlight Extra batteries Whistle (to signal for help) Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities) Garbage bags (for personal sanitation) Blankets (disposable blankets are the easiest to pack) Paper towels Bleach & eye dropper Bleach as a disinfectant: nine parts water to one part bleach Bleach to purify water: 16 drops of regular household bleach per gallon of water. Personal Hygiene Soap & washcloth or baby wipes Toothbrush & toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo (& conditioner) Hair comb or brush Lotion First Aid Disposable gloves Towlettes Antibiotic ointment Wound dressings (feminine napkins work well) Band-Aids Thermometer Scissors Tweezers Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid Optional Personal Items (As Needed) Prescription medications & medical supplies (blood glucose meter, etc.) Vitamins Eye glasses or contacts (and supplies for contacts) Dentures and supplies Hearing aids Feminine supplies Additional Items to Consider Cash and coin change Copies of important family records Medical insurance cards List of doctors and emergency contacts Fire extinguisher Matches Paper and pencil Disinfectant spray Special Needs Items Infants Formula Bottles Powdered milk Baby food Diapers Moist Towlettes Diaper rash ointment Disabled Persons Wheelchair, cane or walker Pet Supplies Food and bowl Water and bowl or dispenser Leash Portable carrier Medications Favorite toy |
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Cheryl E. Weaver, RT, HMT / docimo@pa.net / 888-250-1870 |
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ReadyYourFamily.org |
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ReadyYourFamily.org, an online resource for communities & families. |
