Family Disaster Supply Kit

Family Disaster Supply Kit (72 Hours)

Emergancy Preparedness, make a plan, build a kit, be informedIf you cannot leave your home or need to evacuate immediately and cannot return for several days, you need to have a disaster kit readily available with essential items. 

Here is what you need:

  • Baby items
  • Battery operated radio and extra batteries
  • Blankets or sleeping bags
  • Canned meat/fruit/vegetables
  • Cash or traveler’s checks
  • First aid kit.
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Non-electric can opener
  • One gallon of water per person per day for three days
  • Paper cups/plates/utensils
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Prescription medicines
  • Rain gear
  • Shoes or work boots
  • Soap and liquid detergent
  • Toiletries

For more information and additional items, visit the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) websites.