These enable a family to live independently for 72 hours or more after a major disaster.
-water: 2 quarts to 1 gal. per person per day
-first aid kit: ample and freshly stocked
-first aid book: know how to use it
-food: canned or individually packaged, pre-cooked, or requiring minimal heat and water for preparation. Baby and pet food and other special needs foods.
-can opener
-blankets, sleeping bags
-radio and batteries
-critical medications and eyeglasses if needed
-fire extinguisher
-flash light: also fresh and spare batteries and bulb
-watch or clock
-sanitation supplies
-large plastic trash bags
-large trash can
-hand soap
-liquid detergent
-tooth paste and tooth brush
-shampoo
-feminine supplies
-toilet paper
-insect spray
-heavy shoes for every family member
-candles
-matches
-knife
-garden hose for fire fighting
-barbeque: charcoal and lighter fluid
-paper plates
-axe
-shovel
-broom
-screwdriver
-pliers
-hammer
-pen and paper
-car mini-survival kit
-small package of tissues
If someone leaves the house, leave a note telling where you can be found.
