Have Kits and Supplies on Hand

1. Clean Water
2. Things to Eat
3. Fresh Air
4. Warmth

Items That Should Be Included in an Emergency Survival Kit:

• One gallon of water per person for at least three days for drinking and sanitation
• A three day supply of non-perishable food for each family member
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Battery operated flashlight with extra batteries
• Anything loud such as a whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Items for personal sanitation including wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and garbage bags
• Wrench, pliers, and any other tools needed to shut off utilities.
• Can opener for food items
• Maps of local areas
• Cell phones with charges

Additional Items That Would Be Helpful in an Emergency Survival Kit:

• Important medications for each family member and glasses
• Infant food, formula, bottles, diapers, and wipes
• Be sure to take into consideration pets when stocking your drinking water, also you should add pet food to your kit
• Have all important family identification records in a waterproof container
• Cash, traveler’s checks, and change
• Emergency reference pamphlets that you can receive from www.ready.gov
• Sleeping bags and blankets for each person
• Complete change of clothing for each person in the house.  Include a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes to protect your body from debris. Add additional clothing according to the climate.
• Chlorine bleach and medicine dropper.  The bleach can be used as a disinfectant and to treat contaminated water.
• Fire Extinguisher
• Waterproof container with matches and lighters 
• Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies
• Paper, cups, plates, paper towels, and plastic utensils to eat with
• Waterproof container with paper and pencils
• Activities to keep children occupied such as books, games, and puzzles