How to assemble a Disaster Supply Kit

Keep a kit ready to go within hours and store in a convenient place

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Items to include:

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• First Aid kit and essential medications

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• Infant necessities (baby food, diapers, and toys)

• Water: At least 3 gallons per person. Note: Use your emergency supply or boil water before using until there is official word that the water is safe

• Important papers (valid ID), insurance, titles, birth certificates

• Clothing: Protective clothing, rainwear, extra clothing

• Battery powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries

• Canned food and can opener

• Checkbook, cash, credit cards, ATM cards

• Eyeglasses

• Toiletries

• Fire extinguisher

• Special items for elderly or disabled family members

• Written instructions for how to turn off gas, water and electric, if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you’ll need a professional to turn them back on!)

• Cards, games, and books