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Making a Disaster Supply Kit |
| The most important tool for emergency preparedness is a Disaster Supply Kit. Below are some of the basic items to have in the kit. Store the items in a water-resistant container and replenish as necessary. Check and replenish as necessary the out-dated items |
- 2 week supply of prescription medicines
- 2 week supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods
- Drinking water: 3 gal/per person/per day for 2 weeks
- Flashlights and batteries for each member of the family
- Portable radio and batteries (7 sets)
- First aid book and kit
- bandages
- antiseptic
- tape
- compresses
- non-aspirin pain reliever
- anti-diarrhea medication
- Mosquito repellent and citronella candles
- 2 coolers (one for food and the other for ice)
- Plastic tarp for roof/window repair, screening, tools, nails
- Water purification kit (tablets, plain chlorine and iodine)
- Infant necessities (medicine, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles)
- Clean up supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant)
- Camera and film
- Non-electric can opener
- Extra batteries for camera, portable TV, lamps
- Plastic trash bags
- Toilet paper, paper towels, pre-moistened towelettes
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If you evacuate, you should take:
- Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses
- Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses
- Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
- Quiet games, books, playing cards and favorite toys for children
- Food and water for shelter
- Important papers(driver's license, special medication information, insurance policies and property inventories)
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