Disaster Supply Kit - From FEMA

[Carol P.]

You can never be too prepared.   

From the Weather Channel
http://www.weather.com/outlook/wxready/articles/id-33

Family Preparedness Plan
4:25 PM EST 2/5/2009

Help protect your family against potential weather disasters and emergency situations by compiling an emergency supply kit.

The kit can be assembled over a five-month period on a weekly basis. Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months.

Essentials

Battery-operated radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than anything else


Water

3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container Additional water for sanitation


Food

Minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water.
 Dry cereal
 Canned juice
Peanut butter
 Ready-to-eat canned meats
Canned fruits
 Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated)
Canned vegetables
 Quick energy snacks, graham crackers


First Aid Kit

Create one for your home and one for each car.
Scissors
 Assorted sizes of safety pins
 Thermometer
 2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Tweezers
 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Needle
 2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Sunscreen
 3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Cleansing agent/soap
 Triangular bandages (3
Latex gloves (2 pairs
 Petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Tongue blades (2)
 Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Moistened towelettes


Non-Prescription Drugs

Laxative
Anti-diarrhea medication
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Syrup of ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)


Tools and Supplies

Whistle
 Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Crowbar
 Aluminum foil
Paper, pencil
 Plastic sheeting
Medicine dropper
 Compass
Needles, thread
 Matches in a waterproof container
Signal flare
 Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
Assorted nails, wood screws
 Heavy cotton or hemp rope
Plastic storage containers
 Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Cash or traveler's checks, change
 Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
 Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires
   

Sanitation

Disinfectant
 Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Soap, liquid detergent
 Household chlorine bleach
Feminine supplies
 Personal hygiene items
Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
 Plastic bucket with tight lid
 

Clothing and Bedding

Sunglasses
Hat and gloves
Blankets or sleeping bags
One complete change of clothing and footwear per person
Rain gear
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Thermal underwear


For Baby

Formula
Bottles
Powdered milk
Diapers
Medication


For Pets

Food
Leash, harness or carrier
Records of vaccinations
Non-tippable food and water containers


Important Family Documents

Important telephone numbers
Record of bank account numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Inventory of valuable household goods
Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
Record of credit card account numbers and companies
Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records


Family Medical Needs

Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Extra eye glasses
Contact lenses and supplies
Heart and high blood pressure medication

Entertainment

Games and books

Content was contributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

[jeanne]

Excellent, thanks, Carol!

[valhalla]

Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location.  Consider getting your emergancy certification, too.  http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm

[Tokira]

Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location.  Consider getting your emergancy certification, too.  http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm

And/or find and join a local CERT group...
http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm

Carol
WV

[Dumpsterkitty]

One item I LOVE & need to get a few more of...a crank charging flashlight.  I got a little one from LL Bean to test & it works like a charm.  A cousin of mine has a crank radio and swears by it.  Might check out one of those too!

[valhalla]

Also, check your local City, Town, and/or County web-site for specifics unique to your location.  Consider getting your emergancy certification, too.  http://www.fema.gov/prepared/train.shtm

And/or find and join a local CERT group...
http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm

Carol
WV

Gee, we are only missing Jim for EMS and we have a Tri-fecta!

Seriously, this is the type of uniform certification(s) that would enable a disaster (pick your flavor) to strike Rochester and Carol and I could show our credentials and be assigned a group, walk over, open to that section, and get to work.  This is a big group and we could all make a difference in an unforseen event, so think about getting on-board. 

[Tokira]

One item I LOVE & need to get a few more of...a crank charging flashlight.  I got a little one from LL Bean to test & it works like a charm.  A cousin of mine has a crank radio and swears by it.  Might check out one of those too!

There are several Red Cross emergency radios available.  Mine is made by Eton, and runs on AC, Batteries (rechargeable), or crank.  It also has a light, a flasher, a siren, a cell phone charger, and AM/FM and seven weather bands.  I paid $50 at Home Depot for it :-)
Carol
WV