Disaster Supply Kit
Here are the most important items for your Disaster Supply Kit. Stock up today and store in a water-resistant container.

Replenish as necessary:

• Two weeks supply of prescription medicines 
• Seven day supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods 
• Drinking Water/containers - 1 gal/per person/per day (minimum 7 days) 
• Flashlights and (7 sets) batteries for each member of the family 
• Portable radio and (7 sets) batteries 
• First aid book and kit including bandages, antiseptic, tape, compresses, aspirin and aspirin-free pain reliever, antidiarrhea medication, antacid, Syrup of Ipecac (used to promote vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) 
• Mosquito repellant & citronella candles 
• Fire extinguisher (small canister, ABC type) 
• Instant tire sealer 
• Whistle and/or distress flag 
• Two coolers (one to keep food; one to go get ice) 
• Plastic tarp, screening, tools and nails, etc. 
• Water purification kit (tablets, chlorine (plain) and iodine) 
• Infant necessities (medicine, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles)
• Clean-up supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant) 
• Camera and film 
• Non-electric can opener 
• Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & lamps, etc. 
• Garbage can or bucket with tight-fitting lid and kitty litter (for emergency toilet) 
• Plastic trash bags 
• Toilet paper, paper towels and pre-moistened towelettes or baby wipes

If you evacuate you also should 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, playing cards and favorite toys for children
• Important papers and irreplaceable keepsakes (driver’s license, special medical information, insurance policies and property inventories, photographs)

Precious commodities before & after a storm:

• Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks and credit cards unaccepted, and ATMs may not be operational) 
• Charcoal, Wooden Matches and Grill (Do not use indoors) 
• Ice 
• A corded phone that does not require electricity