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Things to include in your home emergency kit:
- Three-day supply of food, including pet and baby food,
that does not need to be refrigerated.
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Three-day supply of water—one gallon
of water per person, per day.
- Battery-powered radio or TV and extra batteries. Consider a weather radio.
- Flashlight and extra batteries.
- Portable cooler and ice.
- First aid kit and manual.
- Pain reliever, antibiotic cream, antacids, band-aids
- Prescriptions (one month's supply)
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun screen (45 SPF recommended)
- Hand sanitizer or wipes and other hygiene items.
- Matches in a waterproof container or waterproof lighter.
- Whistle.
- Extra clothing.
- Kitchen items and cooking utensils, including
a non-electric can opener and trash bags.
- Copies of credit and identification cards, and
medical and veterinary records.
- Cash.
- Special needs items for family members and pets,
such as prescription medications, eye glasses,
contact lens solutions, hearing aid batteries and means to transport pets.
- Items for infants, such as formula, diapers and bottles.
- Maps and emergency contact numbers, including doctors and veterinarians.
- Other special items that your family or pets might need.
Additional items to consider:
- Cooking Equipment
- Sterno
- Portable camp stove or grill, and an extra propane tank
- Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
- Manual can opener
- Disposable eating utensils
- Plates and cups
- Napkins and paper towels
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
- Documents
- Photocopies of prescriptions
- Photo identification
- Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
- Medical history and information
- Water and fireproof container for document storage
- Backup disks of your home computer files
- Camera and film
- Pet picture and license documentation
- Personal Supplies
- Toilet paper
- Entertainment: books, magazines, card games, etc.
- Soap and detergent
- Toiletries
- Bedding: pillows, blankets, sleeping bag
- Change of clothing
- Rain ponchos and work gloves
- Extra glasses or contact lenses
- Extra sets of keys
- Other Necessities
- Tools: hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, nails, saw
- Trash bags (lots of them)
- Cleaning supplies
- Plastic drop cloth
- Masking or duct tape (for packaging purposes)
- Outdoor extension cords
- Spray paint
- Pet Supplies
- Dry or canned food
- Water (1/2 gallon per day)
- Littler box supplies
- Traveling pet carriers

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