26+ basic supplies in case of
EMERGENCY
It’s recommended that every household have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include:
water: one gallon of water per person
per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food can opener for food battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both flashlight and extra batteries first aid kit whistle to signal for help dust mask to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape fire extinguisher for sheltering in place matches in a waterproof container moist towelettes, hand sanitizer, personal hygiene items garbage bags and plastic ties for mess kits, paper cups, paper plates personal sanitation and plastic utensils, paper towels wrench or pliers to turn off utilities paper and pencil local maps emergency reference material such as important family documents, such a first aid book as copies of identification, insurance policies, and bank account records, Also as applicable: in a water-proof, portable container books, games, puzzles or other cash or traveler’s checks, and change activities for children sleeping bag or warm blanket for each prescription medications and glasses person infant formula and diapers complete change of clothes, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and pet food, pet carrier, and extra water sturdy shoes for your pet household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper, which can be used For more information go to to create a disinfectant (nine parts www.ready.gov water to one part bleach)