Emergency Supplies Checklist WATER Store a three-day supply of water: 1 gallon per person per day Commercially bottled water recommended FOOD Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples: sugar, salt, pepper High energy foods: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix Vitamins Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons with special dietary needs Comfort/stress foods: cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags FIRST AID SUPPLIES Latex, or sterile, gloves (2 pair) Sterile dressings Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes Antibiotic ointment Burn ointment Adhesive bandages is assorted sizes Eye wash solution Thermometer Prescription medications and medical supplies Scissors Tweezers Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for stomach upset) Laxative Sunscreen Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES Portable, battery-operated radio and a NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries Whistle Dust masks Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Nonelectric can opener, utility knife Map of the area (for locating shelters) Cell phone with charger Infant formula and diapers Pet food and extra water for pet Important family documents Cash or traveler’s checks, change Emergency reference materials Blankets or sleeping bags At least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person Household chlorine bleach Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type Matches in a waterproof container Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils Paper, pencil Activities for children: books, games, puzzles Sunglasses Toilet paper Plastic bucket with tight lid
