Emergency Supplies - For Use at Home

Food and Water

• Three-day supply of water: One gallon per person, per day (2 quarts drinking, 2 quarts for food preparation and sanitation)             Store in non breakable (plastic) containers.                              
• Three-day supply of non-perishable food: Choose foods you like, are easy to fix with little water or heating.                                 Ready to eat canned meats, fish, fruits and vegetables; canned or boxed juices, milk or other beverages,                                     high energy snack foods, infant food, food for special dietary needs, vitamins, comfort or stress foods.
• Non-electric can opener
• Mess kits or paper plates, cups, plastic utensils
• Foil and plastic bags or storage containers.

First Aid

• First Aid Kit (See Link Below)
• First Aid Book

Basics Supplies at Home

• Flashlight or battery operated lantern
• Radio and extra batteries (use same size batteries for both flashlight & radio, or an all-in-one unit)
• Fire extinguisher 
• Utility or Swiss-army knife
• Whistle, flare or signaling device
• Cash or travelers check & change (bank and gas cards may not work if electricity is out)
• Special needs: INFANTS (diapers, formula, bottles, powdered milk, medications)                                                                     ADULTS (medicines 3-5 day supply -always have on hand ) extra eye glasses, denture needs,                                                     extra hearing aid batteries, mobility aides (cane, walker, wheelchair & supplies), oxygen, reachers, special padding  

Tools for Clean-up and Repairs

• Shut-off wrench for gas & water
• Pliers, pry bar, hammer and nails, utility knife or multi-use tool
• Plastic sheeting, duct tape
• Work gloves and work boots
• Safety goggles and dust mask
• Broom and shovel

Shelter & Protection

• Tent, plastic ground cover, rope & stakes
• Sleeping bags or blankets
• Rain gear, thermal underwear, warm hat & gloves (as needed for weather conditions)
• Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen (as needed for weather conditions)
• Clothing, sturdy shoes, warm jackets, (hooded sweatshirts great)
• Cots, pads, lawn chairs or loungers 

Sanitation

• Plastic bucket with tight lid, camp toilet or port-a-potty (Store all items in bucket)
• Disinfectant, liquid detergent, bleach and medicine dropper for measuring bleach
• Plastic garbage bags and ties (large and small zippered bags)
• Toilet paper, paper towels
• Towelettes, waterless hand cleaner 
• Feminine and personal hygiene items