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The following lists are to help you
determine what to include in your disaster supplies kit that will meet
your family's needs. |
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| First Aid Supplies |
| Adhesive bandages, various sizes |
| 5" x 9" sterile dressing |
| Conforming roller gauze bandage |
| Triangular bandages |
| 3" x 3" sterile gauze pads |
| 4" x 4" sterile gauze pads |
| Roll 3" cohesive bandage |
| Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-based
hand sanitizer |
| Antiseptic wipes |
| Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves |
| Tongue depressor blades |
| Adhesive tape, 2" width |
| Antibacterial ointment |
| Cold pack |
| Scissors (small, personal) |
| Tweezers |
| Assorted sizes of safety pins |
| Cotton balls |
| Thermometer |
| Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant |
| Sunscreen |
| CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield |
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First aid manual |
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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies |
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Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever |
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Anti-diarrhea medication |
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Antacid (for stomach upset) |
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Laxative |
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Vitamins |
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Prescriptions |
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Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses |
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Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies |
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Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer |
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Tooth paste, toothbrushes |
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Shampoo, comb, and brush |
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Deodorants, sunscreen |
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Razor, shaving cream |
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Lip balm, insect repellent |
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Contact lens solutions |
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Mirror |
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Feminine
supplies |
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Heavy-duty
plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and
toilet paper |
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Medium-sized plastic bucket with
tight lid |
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Disinfectant and household
chlorine bleach |
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A small shovel for digging a
latrine |
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Toilet paper |
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Tools |
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Portable, battery-powered radio or television and
extra batteries |
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NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area |
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Flashlight and extra batteries |
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Signal flare |
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Matches in a waterproof container (or, waterproof
matches) |
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Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools |
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Duct tape and scissors |
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Plastic sheeting |
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Whistle |
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Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher |
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Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher |
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Tube tent |
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Compass |
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Work gloves |
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Paper, pens, and pencils |
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Needles and thread |
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Battery-operated travel alarm clock |
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Kitchen Items |
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Manual can opener |
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Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils |
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All-purpose knife |
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Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water |
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Sugar, salt, pepper |
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Aluminum foil and plastic wrap |
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Resealable plastic bags |
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Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if
food must be cooked) |
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Comfort Items |
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Games |
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Cards |
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Books |
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Toys for kids |
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Foods |
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Food and Water |
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Water |
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Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables |
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Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup |
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High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly,
low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix. |
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Vitamins |
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Special foods for infants or persons on special diets |
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Cookies, hard candy |
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Instant coffee |
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Cereals |
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Powdered milk |
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Clothes and Bedding Supplies |
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Complete change of clothes |
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Sturdy shoes or boots |
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Rain gear |
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Hat and gloves |
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Extra socks |
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Extra underwear |
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Thermal underwear |
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Sunglasses |
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Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows |
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Documents and Keys |
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Personal identification |
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Cash and coins |
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Credit cards |
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Extra set of house keys and car keys |
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Copies of the following: |
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Emergency contact list and phone numbers |
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Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could
go |
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