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