Emergency Preparation

Being prepared is the best way that you can help during a disaster or an emergency situation.  Having an emergency supply kit will ensure that you and your family will be able to take care of basic needs during a disaster.  An emergency supply kit should include the following:

• Water, one gallon per person per day for three days for drinking, food preparation and sanitation
• Food, a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food
• Local Maps

Additional items to consider:

• Prescription medicine and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
• Cash or traveler’s checks and change
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person and additional bedding if in a colder climate
• Complete change of clothing including sturdy shoes, long sleeved shirt, and long pants
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles, and other activities for children