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Disaster supplies kit
Here are the most important items for your disaster supplies kit. Stock up today and store in a water-resistant container. Replenish as necessary, especially at the beginning of hurricane season.
- Two-week supply of prescription medicines
- Two-week supply of nonperishable/special dietary foods
- Drinking water/containers - 1 gallon per person, per day (minimum three days)
- Flashlights and (seven sets) batteries for each member of the family
- Portable radio and (seven sets) batteries
- Mosquito repellent and citronella candles
- Fire extinguisher (small canister, ABC type) including: bandages, antiseptic, tape, compresses, aspirin and nonaspirin pain reliever, antidiarrhea medication, antacid, Syrup of Ipecac (used to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
- Instant tire sealer
- Whistle and/or distress flag
- Two coolers (one to keep food; one to go get ice) and nails, etc.
- Plastic trash bags
- Water purification kit (tablets, plain chlorine and iodine)
- Infant necessities (sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles)
- Cleanup supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant)
- Camera and film
- Nonelectric can opener
- Extra batteries for flashlights, radio, lamps, etc.
- Garbage can or bucket with tight fitting lid (for emergency toilet)
- Toilet paper, paper towels, premoistened towelettes
If you evacuate, also take:
- Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses
- Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc.
- Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Quiet games, books, cards and favorite toys for children
- Important papers (driver's license, special medical information, insurance policies and property inventories)
- Precious commodities before and after a storm: power, banks may be closed, credit cards unaccepted, and ATMs may not work).
- Charcoal, wooden matches, grill
- Ice
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