Emergency Supply List
First Aid Supplies
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Supplies |
Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
| Adhesive bandages, various sizes | |||
| 5 ” x 9 ” sterile dressing | |||
| Conforming roller gauze bandage | |||
| Triangular bandages | |||
| 3 ” x 3 ” sterile gauze pads | |||
| 4 ” x 4 ” sterile gauze pads | |||
| Roll 3 ” cohesive bandage | |||
| Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-based hand sanitizer | |||
| Antiseptic wipes | |||
| Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves | |||
| Tongue depressor blades | |||
| Adhesive tape, 2 ” width | |||
| Antibacterial ointment | |||
| Cold pack | |||
| Scissors (small, personal) | |||
| Tweezers | |||
| Assorted sizes of safety pins | |||
| Cotton balls | |||
| Thermometer | |||
| Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant | |||
| Sunscreen | |||
| CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield | |||
| First aid manual |
Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies
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Supplies |
Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
| Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever | |||
| Anti-diarrhea medication | |||
| Antacid (for stomach upset) | |||
| Laxative | |||
| Vitamins | |||
| Prescriptions | |||
| Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses |
Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies
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Item |
Item |
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| Washcloth and towel | Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and toilet paper | ||
| Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer | Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid | ||
| Tooth paste, toothbrushes | Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach | ||
| Shampoo, comb, and brush | A small shovel for digging a latrine | ||
| Deodorants, sunscreen | Toilet paper | ||
| Razor, shaving cream | Contact lens solutions | ||
| Lip balm, insect repellent | Mirror | ||
| Feminine supplies | |||
Equipment and Tools
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Tools |
Kitchen items |
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| Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries | Manual can opener | ||
| NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area | Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils | ||
| Flashlight and extra batteries | All-purpose knife | ||
| Signal flare | Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water | ||
| Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches) | Sugar, salt, pepper | ||
| Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools | Aluminum foil and plastic wrap | ||
| Duct tape and scissors | Resealable plastic bags | ||
| Plastic sheeting | Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if food must be cooked) | ||
| Whistle | |||
| Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher |
Comfort Items |
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| Tube tent | Games | ||
| Compass | Cards | ||
| Work gloves | Books | ||
| Paper, pens, and pencils | Toys for kids | ||
| Needles and thread | Foods | ||
| Battery-operated travel alarm clock | |||
Food and Water
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Supplies |
Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
| Water | |||
| Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables | |||
| Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup | |||
| High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix | |||
| Vitamins | |||
| Special foods for infants or persons on special diets | |||
| Cookies, hard candy | |||
| Instant coffee | |||
| Cereals | |||
| Powdered milk |
Clothes and Bedding Supplies
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Item |
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| Complete change of clothes | |
| Sturdy shoes or boots | |
| Rain gear | |
| Hat and gloves | |
| Extra socks | |
| Extra underwear | |
| Thermal underwear | |
| Sunglasses | |
| Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows | |
Documents and Keys
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Item |
Stored |
| Personal identification | |
| Cash and coins | |
| Credit cards | |
| Extra set of house keys and car keys | |
| Copies of the following: | |
| Birth certificate | |
| Marriage certificate | |
| Driver’s license | |
| Social Security cards | |
| Passports | |
| Wills | |
| Deeds | |
| Inventory of household goods | |
| Insurance papers | |
| Immunization records | |
| Bank and credit card account numbers | |
| Stocks and bonds | |
| Emergency contact list and phone numbers | |
| Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go |
