Disaster Supplies Kit

Published September 19, 2019

Consider keeping a disaster supplies kit with your home first aid kit. Include these items:

Water, 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days
Food, at least a 3-day supply of food that keeps at room temperature for a long time (non-perishable) and a manual can opener
A battery-powered or hand-crank radio or television and extra batteries
A flashlight and extra batteries
Your first aid kit and manual
A whistle to signal for help
Dust masks to help filter bad air
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to make a shelter
Moist towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, feminine products, garbage bags, plastic ties and other toiletries and hygiene products
A wrench or pliers to turn off water and gas lines
Local maps
Matches in a waterproof container
Extra clothing, heavy-soled shoes, gloves and blankets
Special-needs items, such as prescription medicines, eyeglasses, contact lens solution and hearing aid batteries
Items for babies, such as formula, diapers, bottles and pacifiers
Cash and coins
Important documents, like insurance information, medical records, bank account numbers and Social Security cards. Keep the documents in a waterproof container or watertight, resealable plastic bag.
Water and food for your pets
Toys, books and games
Cell phone with charger