Emergency Supply Kit
Here are some supplies that might be helpful during any emergency. The best thing to do is organize these items and place them in an airtight container.
Include the following:
- A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries. Tune your radio into a local radio station for any emergency broadcasts.
- A basic first-aid kit, any prescription medicines you take.
- A supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store water in a sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
- A supply of non-perishable food and a non-electric can opener, plus any special foods you may require.
- If you have a baby, include extra diapers and any other infant care items.
- Any special equipment you might need: extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen supplies, medication and catheters.
- If you have pets or guide or service dogs, be sure to bring food and any other supplies that you might need.
- A change of clothing, rain/snow gear and sturdy shoes/boots.
- Extra blankets and sleeping bags.
- A list of family physicians and the relative or friend who should be notified if you are injured, along with a backup contact person.
- A list of the style and serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.
- An extra set of car keys.
- Some extra money.
For more information, please go to www.fema.gov.
