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Get a Kit
At a minimum, have the basic supplies listed below. Keep supplies in
an easy to carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use
at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
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Water—one gallon per person, per day (3 day
supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
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Food—nonperishable, easy to prepare
items (3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
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Flashlight
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Batterypowered or handcrank radio (NOAA
Weather Radio, if possible)
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Extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Medications (7 day supply) and medical items
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Multipurpose tool
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Sanitation and personal hygiene items
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Copies of personal documents (medication list and
pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home,
passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
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Cell phone with chargers
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Family and emergency contact information
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Extra cash
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Emergency blanket
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Map(s) of the area
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit.
Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:
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Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries,
glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
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Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
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Games and activities for children
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Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
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Twoway radios
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Extra set of car keys and house keys
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Manual can opener
Additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types
of disasters common to your area:
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