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Family Disaster Kit
Disasters happen anytime and
anywhere. When disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. Some
disasters may call for you and your family to evacuate ( hazardous materials
spills, fires). Other disasters could mean that you and your family may be
confined at home. Preparing a Family Disaster Kit can help your family endure an
evacuation or home confinement.
When Disaster Strikes
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Authorities and relief workers
will respond but cannot reach everyone immediately
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You could get help in hours or it
may take days
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Would your family be prepared to
cope with the emergency until help arrives?
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Prepare Your Kit:
| Gather the supplies that are listed. You may
need them if your family is confined at home or during an evacuation.
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| Place the items you'd most likely need for an
evacuation in an easy-to-carry container. |
| There are basic items you should stock for your
home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding, tools & emergency
supplies, special items (prescription & non-prescription medications, sanitary
items, important documents). |
Water:
| Store water in plastic containers. Avoid using
milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at
least two quarts of water daily. Hot environments and intense physical
activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people
will need more. |
| Store one (1) gallon of water per person per
day. Keep at least a three day supply per person (for drinking, food
preparation and sanitation). |
Food:
| Store at least a three day supply of
non-perishable 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.
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| Pack the following foods which can also be
taken with you during an evacuation:
 | Ready-to-eat canned meat, fruits, vegetables,
and staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.). |
| Don't forget a non-electric can opener.
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| Canned juices, high energy foods, vitamins,
baby formula & bottles, and powdered milk. |
| Prescription Medications: Store in waterproof
container, keep prescription records ( check shelf life) accessible and
current. Bring a medicine dropper and cooler (if needed for RX).
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| Dentures, contact lenses, and eyewear.
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First Aid Kit:
A well stocked first aid kit should include the
following items:
Tools and Supplies:
| Plastic storage containers, mess kits, paper
plates, cups, plastic utensils, plastic storage containers. |
| Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and
water. |
| Battery-operated radio and flashlight with
extra batteries. |
| Cash or traveler's checks, change. |
| Utility knife. |
| Non-electric can opener. |
| Pliers, tape, compass, needles, thread, signal
flare, plastic sheeting or tent (for shelter). |
| Paper, pencil, whistle, map of the area.
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Sanitation:
| Toilet paper, baby diapers, soap, liquid
detergent, personal hygiene items, disinfectant, household chlorine bleach.
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| Plastic bucket with tight lid and plastic
garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) |
Special Items:
| Games and books for children. |
| Important family documents (keep in waterproof
container) - Birth, marriage and death certificates, driver's license,
passport, insurance policies, social security card, health records, bank and
credit card account numbers, safety deposit box keys. |
| Inventory of valuable household goods. |
| Important telephone numbers. |
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