Emergency Tools and Supplies
General Items
+ Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
+ Bible
+ Emergency preparedness manual
+ Battery-operated, hand-cranked, or solar-powered radio
+ Flashlight
+ Extra batteries
+ Cash or traveler's checks, change
+ Non-electric can opener, utility knife
+ Fire extinguisher: small ABC type stored near where fires are likely to occur such as a kitchen, or near a fireplace. It should not be kept in the disaster supplies kit.
+ Tube tent
+ Pliers
+ Screwdrivers
+ Hammer
+ Wrench (to turn off household gas and water)
+ Work gloves
+ Tape
+ Compass
+ Matches in a waterproof container
+ Aluminum foil
+ Plastic storage containers
+ Signal flare
+ Notebook, pen/pencil
+ Needles, thread
+ Medicine dropper
+ Whistle
+ Plastic sheeting
+ Map of the area (for locating shelters)
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Sanitation
+ Toilet paper, towelettes
+ Soap, liquid detergent
+ Feminine hygiene supplies
+ Personal hygiene items
+ Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
+ Plastic bucket with tight lid
+ Disinfectant
+ Household chlorine bleach
Clothing and Bedding
+ At least 1 complete change of clothing and footwear per person. Include long pants and long sleeves for additional protection after a disaster.
+ Sturdy shoes or work boots
+ Rain gear
+ Blankets or sleeping bags
+ Hat and gloves
+ Thermal underwear
+ Sunglasses
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