PREPARE A...
DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT

There are six basics you should stock in your home:
Water, food, first aid, clothing and bedding, tools, and emergency supplies and special items. Keep the items you will most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container such as a large, covered trash container, camping backpack or duffle bag. Keep a smaller version of the disaster supplies kit in the trunk of your car.

Water
Store one gallon of water per person per day
Replace supply every six months

How to Store Water...
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drinks bottles, are the best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.
Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark place.

Food
Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food for each person. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation. Select foods items that are compact and lightweight and rotate the food supply every six months.

	Ready to eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables		Juices - canned, powdered or crystallized
	Soups - bouillon cubes or dried soups in a cup		Smoked or dried meats such as beef jerky
	Milk - powdered or canned		Vitamins
	Stress foods - sugar cookies, hard candy		High energy foods - peanut butter, nuts, trail mix, etc...
	Staples - sugar, salt, pepper

Non-Prescription medications

	Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever		anti-diarrhea medication
	Antacid		Emetic (to induce vomiting)
	Laxative		Eye wash
	Rubbing Alcohol		Antiseptic or hydrogen peroxide
	Activated Charcoal

Sanitation

	Toilet paper, towelettes		Soap, liquid detergent
	Feminine supplies		Personal hygiene items
	Plastic garbage bags, ties		Small shovel, to dig expedient latrine
	Plastic bucket with tight lid		Disinfectant
	Household chlorine bleach

Clothing and Bedding

	sturdy shoes or work shoes		Rain gear
	Blankets or sleeping bags		Hat and gloves
	Thermal underwear		Sunglasses

Special items

	Formula		Powdered mild
	Diapers		Medications
	Bottles

	Heart and high blood pressure medications		Contact lenses and supplies
	Insulin		Extra eye glasses
	Prescription drugs		Entertainment - games for children; books for adults
	Denture needs

	Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stock and bonds		Inventory of valuable household goods
	Bank account numbers		Important telephone numbers
	Passports, social security cards		Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
	Immunization Records		Credit card account numbers and companies