Emergency Supply Kit

The Emergency Supply Kit is actually two kits; one that you will need if you stay at home during a storm (At Home Kit), and one needed if you must evacuate (Evacuation Kit).

AT HOME KIT:

• Two Flashlights

• A battery operated radio

• Six extra sets of batteries

• Gel freezer packs to keep food cold

• A cooler

• Matches and a lighter

• A camping stove and/or grill with fuel, canned heat and/or charcoal bricks and starter fluid

• Fire extinguisher (and a box of backing soda to extinguish a fire).

• If anyone in your family is taking prescription medicines, keep a two-week supply on hand

• If you have an infant, prepare a two week supply of diapers, baby formula, bottles, pacifiers, etc

• A medicine kit with a first aid book, a two week supply of over the counter medicines: aspirins, stomach antacids, antidiarrhea medicine, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial ointment, bandages, insect repellent, scissors, tape, etc

• A tarp

• Towels (three per person)

• Camera and film (video camera and blank video tapes)

• Kitchen utensils, spoons, knives, forks, hand operated can opener, bottle opener, cooking pans, spatula, etc

• A Whistle

• A Cell Phone (if possible)

• Drinking water in plastic containers (minimum one gallon of water per person per day for 14 days)

• A water purifying kit

• None-perishable food in cans or sealed containers (enough for 14 days)
  --Don't forget about Pets! (Most shelters or hotels will not allow pets to be brought - when making plans check to make sure pets are allowed)

• A box of large, plastic trash bags

• A box of locking top, sealing plastic bags -- one gallon in size

EVACUATION KIT:

• A map and compass

• A can of tire sealer in your trunk

• Sleeping bags and/or blankets for each member of the family

• Air or foam mattresses

• Identification for everyone

• Important documents

• Extra clothes, shoes, etc

• Books, games, playing cards, etc., (this may be an extended stay...)

• Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbushes, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine products, paper towels, etc.

• Cash