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Build an Emergency
Preparedness Kit 

​Prepare an Emergency Kit 

During a disaster, it is important for residents be ready to take care of themselves & their families until help can arrive.  
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As a general rule, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least three days. Assembling supplies in an emergency preparedness kit will help! Consider keeping a kit at home, at work, and even in your vehicle, so that you are prepared wherever you are. 
Emergency Medical Kit
What Do You Need in an Emergency Preparedness Kit? 
  • Non-perishable food items 
  • Water– at least one gallon per person per day 
  • Manual can opener 
  • First aid supplies 
  • Copies of important documents (birth certificates, licenses and insurance policies.)  Be sure to also include recent photos of family members, pets and household items of value.  Consider keeping a copy of these documents on a password-protected USB drive. 
  • Any special items for family members, such as infant formula, eyeglasses and medications 
  • Change of clothing 
  • Sleeping bag or blanket 
  • Battery powered radio 
  • Flashlight and extra batteries 
  • Whistle 
  • Waterproof matches 
  • Comfort items (toys, books, puzzles, and games) 
  • Extra house keys and car keys 
  • List of contact names and phone numbers 
  • Food, water and supplies for pets 
Additional Items to Consider 
Hygiene and Sanitation Items ​
  • Bar soap and shampoo 
  • Baby wipes 
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes 
  • Feminine hygiene products 
  • Infant supplies 
  • Toilet paper 
  • Cleaning supplies 
  • Household bleach with no additives, and an eyedropper for purifying drinking water 
  • Large trash bags 
Tools 
  • Crescent wrench for turning off gas/utilities 
  • Screwdriver, pliers and hammer 
  • Plastic tape and sheeting 
  • Knife or razor blades ​
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  • Home
  • Prepare Now
    • Access and Functional Needs Preparedness
    • Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit
    • Communicating During a Disaster
    • Flood Awareness Tips and Safety
    • Pet Preparedness
    • Preparedness for Children
    • Preparedness for Older Residents
  • Warning
    • Code Red
    • Types of Weather Alerts
  • Planning
    • Mitigation Plan
    • Emergency Operations Plan
  • Recovery
    • Assistance for Governments/ Private Non-Profits
    • Assistance for Individuals
  • LEPC
    • About Us
    • Chemical Reporting
    • Spill/Release Reporting
  • Links
  • Shelters
  • Fire/Law Enforcement