Family Preparedness Plan & Supply Kit

Family Preparedness Plan & Supply Kit  
 
Help protect your family against potential weather disasters and emergency situations by compiling an emergency supply kit. 

The kit can be assembled over a five-month period on a weekly basis. Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months. 

Essentials 

Battery-operated radio 
Flashlight 
Extra batteries 
Chemical Glow Sticks
Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than anything else. 

Water (1 gallon per person/per day minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container) 

Food (Minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water) 
Dry cereal 
Canned juice
Peanut butter 
Ready-to-eat canned meats
Canned fruits 
Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated) 
Canned vegetables 
Quick energy snacks, graham crackers

First Aid Kit 

Create one for your home and one for each car. 

Scissors Assorted sizes of safety pins
Thermometer 2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Tweezers 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Needle 2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Sunscreen 3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls
Cleansing agent/soap Triangular bandages (3
Latex gloves (2 pairs Petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Tongue blades (2) Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Moistened towelettes
Non-Prescription Drugs
Laxative 
Anti-diarrhea medication 
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever 
Antacid (for stomach upset) 
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) 
Syrup of ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) 

Tools and Supplies

Whistle 
Crowbar 
Paper, pencil 
Medicine dropper 
Compass 
Signal flares 
Heavy cotton or hemp rope 
Plastic storage containers 
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Cash or traveler's checks, change 
Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron 
Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires 
Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Aluminum foil
Plastic sheeting
Needles, thread
Matches in a waterproof container
Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
Assorted nails, wood screws
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Sanitation Disinfectant 
Soap, liquid detergent 
Household chlorine bleach

Personal hygiene items 


Feminine supplies, Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
Plastic bucket with tight lid

Clothing and Bedding 

Sunglasses 
Hat and gloves 
Blankets or sleeping bags 
One complete change of clothing and footwear per person 
Rain gear 
Sturdy shoes or work boots 
Thermal underwear 

For Baby 

Formula 
Bottles 
Powdered milk 
Diapers 
Medication 

For Pets 

Food 
Leash, harness or carrier 
Records of vaccinations 
Non-tippable food and water containers 

Everything else! 

Important Family Documents 
Important telephone numbers 
Record of bank account numbers 
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) 
Inventory of valuable household goods 
Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds 
Record of credit card account numbers and companies 
Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records 

Family Medical Needs  

Insulin 
Prescription drugs 
Denture needs 
Extra eye glasses 
Contact lenses and supplies 
Heart and high blood pressure medication 

Entertainment 
Games and books