Are You Ready?
Disaster Supplies Checklists
The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disa= ster supplies kit that will meet your family’s needs.
First Aid Supplies
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Vehicle |
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Adhesive bandages, various sizes |
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5 " x 9 " sterile dressing |
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Conforming roller gauze bandage |
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Triangular bandages |
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3 " x 3 " sterile gauze pads |
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4 " x 4 " sterile gauze pads |
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Roll 3 " cohesive bandage |
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Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-based ha= nd sanitizer |
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Antiseptic wipes |
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Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves |
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Tongue depressor blades |
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Adhesive tape, 2 " width |
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Antibacterial ointment |
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Cold pack |
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Scissors (small, personal) |
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Tweezers |
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Assorted sizes of safety pins |
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Cotton balls |
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Thermometer |
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Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant |
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Sunscreen |
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CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield |
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First aid manual |
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Supplies |
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Vehicle |
Work |
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Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever |
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Anti-diarrhea medication |
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Antacid (for stomach upset) |
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Laxative |
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Vitamins |
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Prescriptions |
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Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses |
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Sanitation and Hygiene Suppl= ies
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Washcloth and towel |
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Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and toilet paper |
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Towelettes, soap, hand s= anitizer |
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Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid |
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Tooth paste, toothbrushes |
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Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach |
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Shampoo, comb, and brush |
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A small shovel for digging a latrine |
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Deodorants, sunscreen |
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Toilet paper |
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Razor, shaving cream |
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Contact lens solutions |
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Lip balm, insect repellent |
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Mirror |
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Feminine supplies |
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Equipment and Tools
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Tools |
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Kitchen items |
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Portable, battery-powered radio or television and ex= tra batteries |
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Manual can opener |
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NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area |
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Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensil= s |
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Flashlight and extra batteries |
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All-purpose knife |
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Signal flare |
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Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water |
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Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof mat= ches) |
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Sugar, salt, pepper |
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Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools |
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Aluminum foil and plastic wrap |
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Duct tape and scissors |
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Resealable plastic bags<= /p> |
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Plastic sheeting |
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Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if fo= od must be cooked) |
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Whistle |
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Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher |
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Comfort Items |
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Tube tent |
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Games |
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Compass |
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Cards |
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Work gloves |
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Books |
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Paper, pens, and pencils |
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Toys for kids |
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Needles and thread |
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Foods |
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Battery-operated travel alarm clock |
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Food and Water
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Supplies |
Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
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Water |
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Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables |
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Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup |
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High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, low-= sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix |
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Vitamins |
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Special foods for infants or persons on special diet= s |
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Cookies, hard candy |
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Instant coffee |
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Cereals |
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Powdered milk |
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Clothes and Bedding Supplies=
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Complete change of clothes |
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Sturdy shoes or boots |
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Rain gear |
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Hat and gloves |
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Extra socks |
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Extra underwear |
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Thermal underwear |
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Sunglasses |
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Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows |
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Documents and Keys
Make sure you keep these items in a watertig= ht container
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Stored |
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Personal identification |
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Cash and coins |
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Credit cards |
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Extra set of house keys and car keys |
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Copies of the following: |
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Birth certificate |
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Marriage certificate |
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Driver's license |
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Social Security cards |
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Passports |
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Wills |
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Deeds |
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Inventory of household goods |
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Insurance papers |
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Immunization records |
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Bank and credit card account numbers |
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Stocks and bonds |
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Emergency contact list and phone numbers |
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Map of the area and phone numbers of places you coul= d go |
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