What Items should be in an Emergency Kit?
- 1 - Whistle
- 1 - First Aid kit & instructions
- 1 - Manual can opener and other cooking supplies
- Plates, utensils and other feeding supplies
- 1 - corded-phone in case of power outage
- 1 - Foil emergency blanket per person
- 1 - Heavy work gloves
- Water purifying tablets for water purification
- Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer and soap
- Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
- Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords.
- Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation
- small fuel-operated stove and fuel
- Extra keys for house and care
- Cash in smaller bills ($10) and coins for pay phone
- A copy of your emergency plan
- A copy of important documents & phone numbers
- prescriptions and prescription medication, special medical equipment.
- Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member.
- Wind up or battery-powered flashlight and radio (with extra batteries)
- Disposable camera
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget water and supplies for your pets.
What else is needed?
- Water – one gallon or 4 litres per person per day x 3 = 12 liters per person
- Water - additional 2 litres per day per person for washing & bathing
- Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water
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