Emergency Supply Kit |
Maintaining an emergency supply kit is a good idea for any emergency. Individuals and organizations should be prepared to be without assistance for a minimum of 72 hours. • Battery-powered radio, flashlights, batteries. • Whistle • First aid kit and manual • Hard hats • Duct tape • Fluorescent tape to rope off dangerous areas • Water • Food (canned, no-cook, packaged snacks) • Manual can opener • Cash and credit cards • Change of clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes • Blankets or sleeping bags • Fire extinguisher (A-B-C) type • Infant and feminine hygiene supplies • Names, addresses, and telephone number of doctors and pharmacist • Food and water for pets • Large plastic bags for trash, waste, water protection • Toilet paper and paper towels • Charcoal grill or camp stove for outdoor cooking The following are some recommended ready-to-eat foods for your family should there be a three-day power failure. Multiply these quantities for the number of people in your family. • 1 box of dry milk envelopes • 2 boxes of cookies • 1 box of crackers • 1 or 2 six-pack juice • 2 packages powdered lemonade or tea mix • 1 box instant chocolate or breakfast drink • 1 box dry cereal (sugar packets if needed) • 1 or 2 packages dry fruit • 1 package pudding ready to eat (snak-pak) • 6 cans non-perishable meats (vienna sausage/meat spread/tuna/pork & beans) • 1 small jar peanut butter • 1 loaf of bread (mayonnaise/ketchup/mustard packets) • 1 or 2 gallons fresh water • 2 or 3 cans canned fruits, if desired |