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Creating a Home Emergency Kit
 

 
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The LORD...will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:9-11

Tools and Supplies

  • Mess kits or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
  • Emergency preparedness manual
  • Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Cash or traveler's checks
  • Non-electric can opener, utility knife
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Tube tent
  • Pliers
  • Tape
  • Compass
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic storage containers
  • Signal flare
  • Paper, pencil
  • Needles, thread
  • Medicine dropper
  • Shut-off wrench
  • Whistle
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Map of the area

Sanitation

  • Toilet paper, towelettes
  • Soap, liquid detergent
  • Feminine supplies
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Plastic garbage bags, ties
  • Plastic bucket with tight lid
  • Disinfectant
  • Household chlorine bleach

Clothing and Bedding

  Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person, as well as:

  • Sturdy shoes or work boots
  • Rain gear
  • Blankets or sleeping bags
  • Hats and gloves
  • Thermal underwear
  • Sunglasses

Special Items

  For babies

  • Formula
  • Diapers
  • Bottles
  • Powdered milk
  • Medications

  For adults

  • Heart and high blood pressure medication
  • Insulin
  • Prescription drugs
  • Denture needs
  • Contact lenses and supplies
  • Extra eye glasses


Published: November 26, 2001
Source: "Family Disaster Plan," developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross.
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