Emergency Preparedness Kit

Warmth and Shelter

Water-Proof Matches
Emergency reflective blankets
6' Tin foil for cooking

Light Sources

Flashlight
Batteries -stored separately
Two Light sticks

Safety

First Aid Kit
Bottle of Potassium iodide tablets for purifying water
Sunscreen

Food

Bottled Water
Beef Jerky sticks (3 per day each)
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned Soup
Dried Fruit
Energy Bars
Packages of hot chocolate

Personal needs

Soap or anti-bacterial liquid soap
Toothbrushes and gel, or baking soda
Small shampoo
Toilet paper
Sanitary napkins (good for large wounds)

Communications

A battery-powered AM/FM radio with batteries stored separately
Whistle with neck cord

Tools

Pocket knife
Shovel (foldable ones are available in many dept stores in camping supplies)
Sewing kit
Fifty feet of nylon rope and clothespins
Fishing line and hooks

Important Papers

Copies of birth certificates, marriage license, will, insurance forms and genealogy records
Phone numbers you might need
Credit card information
Up-to-date photos of each family member

Misc.

Money
Phone Card
Small can opener
Paper Plates and cups, Plastic silverware
Garbage bags

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