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Supplies needed
 Your
disaster supply kit should include a 3-7 day supply of water,
non-perishable food, medication, and other necessity items per person. To
calculate the amount of water and food, consider:
- 1 - 2 gallons of potable water per day per
person. Store water for non-potable uses in clean tubs or other
suitable containers.
- Three meals per day per person.
- Pets: food, water (1/2 - 1 gallon of water per
day per pet).
Below are suggested food items. Selections should be based on family needs and preferences. When possible, choose low-salt, water-packed varieties.
Food:
- canned vegetables, fruit
- peanut butter, jelly
- bread
- sugar
- cereal
- canned soups
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- cookies, crackers, snacks
- infant food, formula
- canned meats
- drinks (bottle, can, powder)
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Personal items
- medications, vitamins
- extra hearing aid batteries
- toothpaste, brush
- extra baby bottles
- wet wipes
- sanitary napkins
- assorted safety pins
- comb
- denture care
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- toilet paper
- soap, shampoo
- extra eyeglasses
- saline solution and contact lens case
- razor, shaving cream
- cash (bills, change)
- sewing kit
- diapers
- change of clothing
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First aid supplies:
- Aspirin/ acetaminophen
- 2 pairs of latex gloves
- insect repellent
- Q-tips, cotton balls
- gauze/adhesive bandages
- sun screen
- anti-diarrhea medicine
- thermometer
- rubbing alcohol, peroxide
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- first aid tape
- water purification tablets
- tweezers, scissors
- ointment for cuts/ insect bites
- compresses
- ipecac syrup and activated charcoal (for accidental poison)
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Other necessary items:
- Flashlights
- extra batteries
- masking/duct tape
- portable AM/FM
- radio/ batteries
- ABC fire extinguisher
- non-electric clock
- whistle
- napkins or paper towels
- large plastic bags
- rubber boots
- Fix-a-Flat for tires
- ice chest
- chlorinated bleach
- manual can opener
- hammer, nails
- heavy work gloves
- dust masks
- weather radio w/alarm
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- plywood
- screwdriver, screws
- pillows, blankets
- aluminum foil
- portable folding cot
- bungee cords
- camera/video/film
- plastic sheeting
- disposable dishware/utensils
- mop, bucket, broom
- plastic wrap, foil
- sleeping bags
- all-purpose
- cleaner/disinfectant
- wash cloths, towels
- utility knife
- pliers, vise grips
- plastic safety goggles
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- time occupiers (books, magazines, games, cards)
- waterproof portable plastic container w/lid for important papers
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