For People Who Plan Ahead - You, Family & Pets

What Should My Emergency Disaster Kit Include?


Quick Reference Guide

·         A minimum 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that will not spoil. Try to stay away from thirst provoking foods like salted crackers.
·    One change of clothing and comfortable footwear per person.

·    One blanket or sleeping bag per person.
·    A first aid kit, including prescription medication.
·    Emergency tools, including a battery powered NOAA Weather Radio, a portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, gloves, and boots.
·    An extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash (merchants may not accept checks or credit cards following a catastrophic event).
·    Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled dependents.
·    Document portfolio with birth certificates, passports, insurance information, medical histories, etc.
·    Maps 
.    Pet food and water for your pet.  Your pet's shot records.  Make sure your pet is up to date with all it's vaccinations, especially rabies shots (cats and dogs). 
.    Can opener 
.    Duct Tape
.    For cold weather: add warm sweater, coat or jacket, extra socks.