This is an old version of Emergency Preparedness (2008). New version coming soon.

Emergency Survival Kit

The most important part of your preparedness plan is a Survival Kit, that includes the basic life support you will need after a disaster. Prepare to be self sufficient for at least 3 days to two weeks.
Here’s a list of Survival Materials:

• Food/Water *
• Bottled water ( 1 gallon per day per person) for 14 days*
• Manual can opener*
• Non-perishable foods:*
  • Canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables
  • Bread in moisture proof packaging
  • Cookies, candy, dried fruit
  • Canned soups, & milk
  • Powdered or single serve drinks
  • Cereal bars
  • Package condiments
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Instant coffee & tea
• Flashlight (1 per person) *
• Portable battery powered lanterns
• Glass enclosed candles
• Battery powered radio or TV
• Battery operated alarm clock
• Extra batteries, including hearing aids
• Ice chest and ice
• First Aid Kit-including aspirin, antibiotic cream, and antacids
• Mosquito repellent
• Sun screen (45 SPF recommended)
• Waterproof matches/butane lighter
• Money*
• Plain bleach or water purification tablets
• Disposable plates, glasses, and Utensils
• Maps of the area with landmarks on it
• Cooking :
  • Sterno
  • Portable camp stove or grill
  • Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
  • Disposable eating utensils, plates & cups
  • Napkins & paper towels
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts
• Personal Supplies:
  • Prescriptions ( 1month supply)*
  • Photo copies of prescriptions*
  • Toilet paper
  • Entertainment: books, magazines, card games etc*
  • Soap and detergent
  • Toiletries*
  • Bedding: pillows, sleeping bag*
  • Clothing for a few days*
  • Rain ponchos, and work gloves
  • Extra glasses or contact lenses
• Babies:
  • Disposable diapers*
  • Formula, food and medication*
• Documents:
  • Photo copies of prescriptions
  • Photo identification*
  • Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
  • Medical history or information
  • Waterproof container for document storage
  • Back-up disks of your home computer files
  • Camera & film
• Pet Supplies:
  • Dry & canned food for two weeks
  • Water (1/2 gallon per day)
  • Litter box supplies
  • Traveling Cage
• Other Necessities:
  • Tools: hammer, wrenches, screw drivers, nails, saw
  • Trash bags (lots of them)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Plastic drop cloth
  • Mosquito netting
  • ABC rated fire extinguisher
  • Masking or duct tape
  • Outdoor extension cords
  • Spray paint to identify your home if necessary
  • One of your home phones (many people lost theirs during Andrew, even though their phone service still worked)

* If you are planning to evacuate be sure to at least take these items.