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Food & Water
Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.
One gallon of water per person per day (2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for sanitation/food prep)
Minimum 3 day supply of water for each person
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
Canned juices, milk (if powdered, store extra water), soup
Staples - sugar, salt, pepper
High energy foods - peanut butter, jelly, cracker, granola bars, trail mix
Vitamins
Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on a special diet
Comfort/stress foods - cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags

First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
4 to 6 2" sterile gauze pads
4 to 6 4" sterile gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
3 Triangular bandages
3 rolls of 2" sterile roller bandages
3 rolls of 3" sterile roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes
Antiseptic
Thermometer
2 Tongue blades
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agenVsoap
2 pairs of Latex gloves
Sunscreen
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Syrup of Ipecac (to induce vomiting)
Laxative
Activated Charcoal

Tools and Supplies
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Emergency preparedness manual
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Cash or traveler's checks, change
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Fire extinguisher small canister, ABC type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Plastic sheeting
Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Toilet paper, towelettes
Soap, liquid detergent
Feminine supplies
Personal hygiene items
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach

Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses

Special Items
Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons.

For Baby
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered milk
Medications

For Adults
Heart and high blood pressure medication
Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Contact lenses and supplies
Extra eye glasses
Entertainment- games and books
Important Family Documents:

Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container: