Emergency Preparedness Storage guide
Disaster supply Kit
Water
- Store water
in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons
or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense
physical activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need more.
- Store one
gallon of water per person per day.
- Keep at
least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food
preparation/sanitation).*
Food
- Store at
least a three-day supply of non-perishable 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 Supplies Kit:
- Ready-to-eat
canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
- Canned
juices
- Staples
(salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
- High energy
foods
- Vitamins
- Food for
infants
- Comfort/stress
foods
First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
- (20) adhesive
bandages, various sizes.
- (1) 5"
x 9" sterile dressing.
- (1) conforming
roller gauze bandage.
- (2) triangular
bandages.
- (2) 3 x
3 sterile gauze pads.
- (2) 4 x
4 sterile gauze pads.
- (1) roll
3" cohesive bandage.
- (2) germicidal
hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- (6) antiseptic
wipes.
- (2) pair
large medical grade non-latex gloves.
- Adhesive
tape, 2" width.
- Anti-bacterial
ointment.
- Cold pack.
- Scissors
(small, personal).
- Tweezers.
- CPR breathing
barrier, such as a face shield.
Non-Prescription Drugs
- Aspirin
or nonaspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea
medication
- Antacid
(for stomach upset)
- Syrup of
Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
- Laxative
- Activated
charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Centre)
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*
- Cash or
traveler's checks, change*
- Non-electric
can opener, utility knife*
- Fire extinguisher:
small canister ABC type
- Tube tent
- Pliers
- Tape
- Compass
- Matches
in a waterproof container
- Aluminum
foil
- Plastic
storage containers
- Signal
flare
- Paper,
pencil
- Needles,
thread
- Medicine
dropper
- Shut-off
wrench, to turn off household gas and water
- Whistle
- Plastic
sheeting
- Map of
the area (for locating shelters)
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
Special Items
- Remember
family members with special requirements, 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
Entertainment
Emergency kit for your vehicle:
Emergency Vehicle Kit:
If you drive regularly over the winter, the following essential items should be carried in your vehicle. They
may save your life!
• Fully charged mobile phone – emergency communications
• Folding spade – to dig your self out of the snow or ice.
• Blanket and emergency "space" blanket
• Torch/flashlight and spare batteries
• Fresh water
• Energy and chocolate bars/dried fruit
• First aid kit – including any necessary medication
• Tow rope
• Battery jump leads
• Ice scraper
• Bag of sand or cat litter– to place under wheels for extra grip when
stuck
• Newspaper – excellent insulation
• Jacket – gloves – warm hat – boots
• Pen and paper – for leaving messages if necessary
• Coolant repair kit and spare PVC tape
• Plastic bags for sanitation purposes
Medication disaster plan: Building and storing a first aid kit
First Aid Checklist - Helpside
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