Emergency Kit for Homes or Cars

Recommended Items For Emergency Kit

  • Water and Non-perishable food for several days
  • Extra Cell phone battery or charger
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA
  • Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information
  • Whistle to signal for help
  • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place.
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
  • Non Sparking wrench or pliers to turn on/off utilities
  • Manual can opener
  • Local maps
  • Prescription medications and glasses
  • Infant formula and diapers
  • Pet food, water and supplies for your pet
  • Important family documents such as copies of Insurance policies,
  • Identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Cash and change
  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding If you live in cold weather climate.
  • Complete change of clothing Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate (Long sleeve, long pants and sturdy shoes) hand & foot warmers.
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitizer
  • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels
  • Paper and pencil
  • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
  • Generator USE CAUTION make sure it has ventilation

Items above can also be used as Emergency items in your car. This list may change at any time.

 

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