Build a Kit — Make a Plan
Family Disaster Kit (for 3 days) in easy to carry containers should include:
- Water: Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles; store at
least one gallon of water per person per day.
- Food: Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and
little or no water. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables,
canned juices, milk, soup, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, food for
infants, etc.
- First Aid Kit: Prescription medications, prescription medication numbers and
pharmacy numbers, sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, 2 inch
sterile gauze, 4 inch sterile gauze, adhesive tape, 2 and 3 inch roller
bandages, scissors, tweezers, antiseptic, thermometer, petroleum jelly,
safety pins, soap/cleaning agent, latex gloves, sunscreen, Aspirin or pain
reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, toilet paper, liquid detergent, feminine
supplies, personal hygiene items, garbage bags, plastic bucket with
tight lid, disinfectant, chlorine bleach, etc.
- Tools and Supplies: Eating utensils, battery operated radio and extra batteries,
flashlight, cash, credit/debit card, non-electric can opener, pliers, tape,
compass, matches in a waterproof container, signal flare, paper, pencil,
whistle, map of the area, etc.
- Clothing and Bedding: Sturdy shoes or work boots, rain gear, blankets or
sleeping bag, hat and gloves, thermal underwear, sunglasses, at least
one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
- Special items: Baby formula, diapers, bottles, powdered milk, medications, denture needs, games and books, etc.