Assembling and Storing an Disaster Supply Kit

Food Store at least a 3-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno^®. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your disaster supply kit:
§ Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables § Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) § Staples¾sugar, salt, pepper § High-energy foods¾peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix	§ Foods for infants, elderly persons, or persons on special diets § Comfort/stress foods¾cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags
Kitchen Items
§ Manual can opener § Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils § All-purpose knife § Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water	§ Sugar, salt, pepper § Aluminum foil and plastic wrap § Re-sealing plastic bags § If food must be cooked, small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel
First Aid Kit* Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include:
§ First aid manual § Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes § 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) § 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) § Hypoallergenic adhesive tape § Triangular bandages (3) § Needle § Moistened towelettes § Antibacterial ointment § Thermometer § Tongue blades (2) § Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant § Assorted sizes of safety pins § Cleaning agent/soap § Latex gloves (2 pairs) § Petroleum jelly § Cotton balls	§ Sunscreen § 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) § 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) § Scissors § Tweezers Nonprescription Drugs § Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever § Antidiarrhea medication § Antacid (for stomach upset) § Syrup of Ipecac (used to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) § Laxative § Vitamins § Activated charcoal (used if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Tools and Supplies
§ Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils* § Emergency preparedness manual* § Battery-operated radio and extra batteries* § Flashlight and extra batteries* § Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type § Tube tent § Pliers § Duct tape § Compass § Matches in a waterproof container § Aluminum foil § Plastic storage containers § Signal flare(s) § Paper, pencil § Needles, thread § Work gloves	§ Medicine dropper § Shutoff wrench, to turn off household gas and water § Whistle § Plastic sheeting Sanitation § Toilet paper, towelettes* § Soap, liquid detergent* § Feminine supplies* § Personal hygiene items* § Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) § Plastic bucket with tight lid § Disinfectant § Household chlorine bleach

Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
§ Sturdy shoes or work boots* § Rain gear* § Blankets or sleeping bags*	§ Hat and gloves* § Thermal underwear* § Sunglasses*
Household Documents and Contact Numbers
§ Personal identification, cash (including change) or traveler’s checks, and a credit card § Copies of important documents: birth certificates, marriage certificate, driver’s license, social security cards, passport, wills, deeds, inventory of household goods, insurance papers, immunizations records, bank and credit card account numbers, stocks and bonds. Be sure to store these in a watertight container.	§ Emergency contact list and phone numbers § Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go § An extra set of car keys and house keys
Special Items
Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons.
For Baby* § Formula § Diapers § Bottles § Powdered milk § Medications For Adults* § Heart and high blood pressure medication § Insulin § Prescription drugs § Denture needs § Contact lenses and supplies § Extra eye glasses	§ Entertainment¾games and books § Important Family Documents ¾keep these records in a waterproof, portable container § Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds § Passports, social security cards, immunization records § Bank account numbers § Credit card account numbers and companies § Inventory of valuable household goods § Important telephone numbers

*Items marked with an asterisk are recommended for evacuation.