| It is obvious that there are many natural disasters | | | | every member of the family. |
| that could happen at any time to anyone of us. It | | | | Fire extinguisher |
| is always the best idea to be prepared to meet | | | | Can opener - a manual type must be packed with |
| these unforeseen disasters. Here is a large list of | | | | any canned goods. |
| items you could include in your kit. See the bullet | | | | Utility knife - a sharp with a blade that is enclosed |
| list at the end of the article for the most basic kit | | | | in the case is the safest type. |
| requirements. | | | | Crescent or adjustable wrench - they are useful |
| Battery powered radio - emergency broadcast | | | | in shutting off gas and water lines. |
| system may be the only source of reliable | | | | Extra change of clothing and underwear for each |
| information during an emergency. Check batteries | | | | family member |
| regularly or better yet get a wind up radio that | | | | Miscellaneous - small ax, heavy gloves, and |
| do not require batteries. | | | | matches stores in a waterproof unbreakable |
| Flashlight - check batteries regularly or better yet | | | | container. |
| get a wind up radio that do not require batteries. | | | | Bullet list for the most basic 72 Hour Kit. |
| Personal records - birth certificates, insurance | | | | * Three days supply of water (one gallon per |
| certificates, genealogy information, passports. | | | | person, per day) and non-perishable food. |
| Plastic bags and ties - garbage containers, and | | | | (Remember to change food and water every six |
| substitute rain coat. | | | | months). |
| Disinfectant - bleach, Lysol, can be used to treat | | | | * Eyeglasses, hearing aids, extra keys. |
| sewage, waste water. Be sure that the storage | | | | * First-aid kit, extra prescription medications, |
| containers are unbreakable. | | | | copies of prescriptions, other special medical items. |
| Paper cups, plates, bowls and disposable utensils - | | | | * Special supplies needed for babies or older |
| these are very helpful for conserving water and | | | | adults. |
| minimize contamination problems. | | | | * Important documents and records, photo ids, |
| Paper towels | | | | proof of residence. |
| Soap - liquid soap that does not require water. | | | | * Cash (power outages mean banks and atms |
| Feminine hygiene needs | | | | may be unavailable). |
| Baby needs - disposable diapers, formula, medical | | | | * Battery-operated radio and flashlight with extra |
| prescriptions. | | | | batteries. |
| Medications for three days (72 hours) for each | | | | * Phone numbers of family and friends. |
| member of the family | | | | * Road maps, a travel plan, hotel reservations, list |
| Personal first aid kit - during an emergency or | | | | of places between your town and your |
| disaster public medical professionals will be | | | | destination where you can stop if the highways |
| overrun. Your personal first aid kit should be | | | | are clogged. |
| designed to treat minor injuries so that they do | | | | * Coolers for food and ice storage, paper plates, |
| not become a major problems. | | | | plastic utensils. |
| Water storage - general water storage is 1.5 | | | | * Manual can opener, booster cables, tools. |
| Gallons per person per day. | | | | * Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and extra |
| Sleeping bags and bedrolls - wool blankets resist | | | | clothing. |
| fire, they warm even when wet and they are | | | | * Toilet paper, cleanup supplies, personal hygiene |
| less bulky than sleeping bags. There must be | | | | products. |
| adequate and appropriate sleeping cover for | | | | * Pet supplies (food, water and medicines). |