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Preparing A Disaster Supply Kit
Having a disaster supply kit ready to take with you at a moment's
notice ensures that you will have necessary supplies no matter how
fast you may need to evacuate.  Pack supplies in duffel bags or
backpacks and keep them in a designated place.  Your kit will also
come in handy if you must take shelter in your home.  This list will
help ensure that your disaster supply kit includes all the essentials.

WATER
  • Pack at least one gallon per person per day for at least three
    days.
  • Store water in tightly sealed, non-breakable plastic,
    fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers.
  • Change your water every six months.

FOOD
  • Pack enough food to last each family member at least three days.
  • Include canned and boxed foods because they require little preparation and stay good for long periods of
    time.  Remember to bring a manual can opener or to buy food in self-opening cans.
  • Pack foods in sealed metal or plastic containers.
  • Replace foods every six months.
  • Include foods for infants and family members with special diets.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlights
  • Spare batteries
  • Resealable plastic bags
  • Washcloths and towels
  • Paper cups and plates and plastic utensils
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and other toiletries
  • Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags
  • Change of clothing and an extra pair of shoes and socks for each person
  • Blankets or a sleeping bag for each person

PERSONAL ITEMS
  • Personal identification
  • Copies of birth and marriage certificates, inventory of household goods, bank account numbers and other
    important documents
  • Maps
  • Extra car and house keys
  • Prescription medications
FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS
Adhesive bandages
Antacid
Antibiotic ointment
Antidiarrhea medication  
First Aid manual
Gauze pads & roll
Latex gloves
Laxative
Moist towelettes
Needle & safety pin                             
Antiseptic
Aspirin & nonaspirin pain reliever
Cleasing agents (isopropyl alcohol, etc.)
Cotton Balls    
Petroleum jelly
Scissors
Sunscreen
Thermometer
Tounge depressors
Triangular bandages
Tweezers                        
Check back often for additional chapters in our series titled, "Disaster Preparedness."  Watch for regular updates.  
Upcoming topics include, Treating Serious Injuries, In Case of Evacuation, Managing a disaster at Home, and
more.


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