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Do you ever wonder what the world’s #1 Coast Guard tells its members to do when hurricanes approach? I mean, after all, Coast Guard personnel by the nature of their duties live by the sea!
Well, here it is. Not everyone can do all these things – but it will make to ask yourself, “should I?”
It does for me.
There are six basics you should stock for your home: 1) water, 2) food, 3) first aid supplies, 4) clothing and bedding, 5) tools and emergency supplies and 6) special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container.
Essentials
________ Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
________ Flashlight and extra batteries (do not include candles—candles cause more fires after a disaster than anything else)
Water
Store water in plastic containers, such as large soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A person who is generally active needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need to drink even more. Store three gallons of water per person (one gallon for each day, for each person). Keep at least a three-day supply of water (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation and sanitation) for each person in the household.
Food
Store at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno and matches. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your disaster supplies kit:
________ Ready-to-eat canned meats
________ Canned fruits, dried fruits and nuts
________ Canned vegetables
First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include the following:
________ Sterile, adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
________ Assorted sizes of safety pins
________ Cleansing agent/soap
________ Latex gloves (2 pairs)
________ Sunscreen
________ 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
________ 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
________ Triangular bandages (3)
________ 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
________ 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
________ Scissors
________ Adhesive tape
________ Tweezers
________ Needle
________ Moistened towelettes
________ Antiseptic
________ Rubbing alcohol
________ Thermometer
________ Tongue blades (2)
________ Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
________ Extra eye glasses
Nonprescription Drugs
________ Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
________ Antidiarrheal medication
________ Antacid (for stomach upset)
________ Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
________ Laxative
________ Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Medical Needs
________ Heart and high blood pressure medication
________ Insulin
________ Prescription drugs
________ Denture supplies
________ Contact lenses and supplies
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
________ Facial tissues
Clothing and Bedding
________ One complete change of clothing and footwear per person
________ Sturdy shoes or work boots
________ Rain gear
________ Blankets or sleeping bags
________ Hat and gloves
________ Thermal underwear
________ Sunglasses
Tools and Supplies
________ Mess kits or paper cups; plates and plastic utensils
________ Cash or traveler's checks, coins
________ Nonelectric can opener, utility knife
________ Pliers, screwdriver, hammer, crowbar, assorted nails, wood screws
________ Shutoff wrench to turn off household gas & water
________ Tape, such as duct tape
________ Compass
________ Matches in a waterproof container
________ Aluminum foil
________ Plastic storage containers
________ Signal flare
________ Paper, pencil
________ Needles, thread
________ Medicine dropper
________ Adhesive labels
________ Safety goggles
________ Heavy work gloves
________ Whistle
________ Heavy cotton of hemp rope
________ Patch kit and can of seal-in-air
________ Videocassettes
________ Disposable dust masks
________ Plastic sheeting
________ Map of the area for locating shelters
For Baby
________ Formula
________ Diapers/wipes
________ Bottles
________ Powdered formula, milk or baby food
________ Medications
Important Family Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:
________ Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks, bonds
________ Copy of passports, Social Security cards, immunization records
________ Record of credit card accounts
________ Record of bank account numbers, names and phone numbers
________ Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
________ Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
________ Copy of Supplemental Security Income award letter
Items for Service Animals/Pets & supplies
________ Food
________ Additional water
________ Collar, Leash/harness
________ Identification tags
________ Medications and medical records
________ Litter/pan
Entertainment
______ Games and books
Other Disaster Supplies
Assemble the supplies below in addition to your basic disaster supplies kit. Combine these with your disaster supplies kit as you need them, and store them somewhere that is easy for you to get to. These items are IMPORTANT!
________ Medications, which ones and when they should be taken
Portable Disaster Supplies Kit
________ Emergency information list/other lists
________ Small flashlight
________ Whistle/other noisemaker
________ Water
________ Extra medication
________ Copies of prescriptions
________ Extra pair of glasses
________ Hearing aid
________ Sanitary supplies
________ Pad and pencil or other writing device
Car Supplies
________ Several blankets
________ Extra set of mittens or gloves, wool socks, wool cap
________ Jumper cables and instructions
________ Small sack of sand or kitty litter for traction
________ Small shovel
________ Set of tire chains or traction mats
________ Red cloth to use as a flag
________ CB radio or cellular telephone