Prepare a Disaster Kit

Every family should have an "All Hazards" Disaster Supply Kit. Regardless of the season, your family could become isolated in your home for up to a week, without power. Below are some suggestions of items that you may want to include in your kit. It is best to keep items in a waterproof, portable container. Every kit will differ, depending upon what items your family considers essential. Check expiration dates and rotate on a regular basis.

Emergency Evacuation

72 Hour Kit

Food and Water

Warmth and Shelter

ToolsFirst Aid

1-2 Gallons of water per person, per day should be stored for sanitation and drinking.

Windproof/waterproof matches

Pocket Knife Shovel

First Aid Kit and Supplies

Method of water purification

Second method to start a fire (lighter)

Hatchet or Axe

Burn gel and dressings

Food

Tent/shelter

Sewing Kit

Bottle of potassium iodide tablets

72+ Hour Supply of Food and Water

Wool-blend Blanket

50 foot nylon rope

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Sleeping Bag

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Emergency reflective blanket

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Lightweight stove and fuel

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Hand and body warm packs

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Poncho

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Light Sources

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Flashlight with batteries

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Candle

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Light Sticks

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CommunicationsPersonal Sanitation    
Extra Clothing    
Money

Radio with batteries or radio with alternate power sources

Personal Comfort kit (include soap, toothbrush and gel, comb, tissue) sanitary napkins, razor), and other needed items

A complete outfit of appropriate clothing for each family member. Include extra socks, underwear, hat, sturdy shoes, and gloves

At least $50 in small bills in your kit. Be sure to include quarters and dimes for phone calls

Whistle with neck cord

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Stress RelieversImportant PapersAdditional Items

Stress Relievers

Important papers

Additional items

Games, books, hard candy, inspirational reading. For children: small toys, paper and pen, favorite security items

Copies of documents important to your family (such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, insurance forms), phone numbers you might need, credit card information

Insect repellent, Sunday block

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Portable toilet Special medication