According to
ready.gov, the following items should be in every basic emergency kit:
Food Water
1 gallon of water per person
per day for at least 3 days
A 3-day supply
of nonperishable food (Don't forget food for your pets!)
Dust Mask
contaminated air, as well as
Plastic Sheeting & Duct Tape to shelter-in-place.
Moist
Towelettes, Garbage Bags & Plastic Ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities, as well as a
Multi-Purpose Tool
Radio Either battery-
powered or hand crank & a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
Cell Phone
With chargers & a backup battery
Manual
Can Opener for food
Local Maps
These items are just the basics. Don’t forget Prescription and OTC Medications, too. It’s always a good idea to have Cash on hand and accessible but be mindful that hiding it under the mattress is probably not a good idea. There are plenty of novelty items that are good for stashing cash in plain sight. Additionally, if you have basement or cellar space, it would be wise to set up a corner of it for more long- term items like Hygiene Products, Pet Food, Small Hand Tools, etc.
Who Do You Call?
Be sure to have a communication plan in place, too. Texting people to let them know that you are okay conserves phone battery life and is less likely to jam the network. Having a pre-determined out-of-town trusted friend or family member that you can check in with is best. Because local friends/family will also likely be affected by the emergency. Other vital numbers should be noted and saved in a place accessible to everyone in the household. Marking yourself Seriously, just DON’T.
Aid Organizations
Depending on the size of the emergency, there may be local or even national organizations that can provide short-term assistance. Keep in mind that the level of those services may
Whistle First Aid Kit To signal for help Flashlight & Extra Batteries
be limited by the needs of the community and/or region, and their ability to access the area depending on the nature of the disaster. Afterwards however, the long-term resources may not be there, or be spread too thin among too many people. So, now is the time to be aware and prepare for it.
The Red Cross can help you develop a plan of your own and Visit for more information,
Just don’t wait for disaster to strike to think about readiness.
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