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Be Prepared | A Food Storage Plan | Emergency Supplies | 72-hour Kits |
Pre-Assembled Kits | Just For Kids | Prepare for Winter Driving |

An emergency kit contains everything your family needs for 3 days in case of an emergency. The following is a condensed list of possible items.

POSSIBLE CONTAINERS:
garbage can
suitcases
foot locker
nap sack
anything that meets your needs

EMERGENCY ITEMS:
Battery-powered radio
flashlight and extra batteries
camping equipment (ax, shovel)
Scout Handbook
fire extinguisher
water (a minimum of 1 quart
per person per day)
sleeping bags
blankets (thermal or space)
first aid kit
sewing kit
50-ft. rope
candles and matches
money (at least $10)

SANITATION KIT:
plastic bucket with a tight-fitting lid
plastic bags and ties
toilet paper and towels (paper)
disinfectant & improvised toilet seat
feminine hygienic needs
soap (wet wipes)
old towels

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS:
1 change of clothing
coat
extra underwear and socks
shoes
toothpaste and brush
comb
wash cloth and towel
any daily medicines
any other personal needs
(contacts, etc.)

HAVE AVAILABLE TO CARRY:
water jugs
insurance papers
journals
mortgages
any vital papers
family pictures or negatives

FOOD (SUGGESTIONS):
tuna
spam
sardines
vienna sausages
jerky
peanut butter
tang
canned juices (no bottles)
dried fruits
crackers
canned fruit
water
instant breakfast
powedered milk

INFANT CARE:
canned milk and bottles
diapers
powder and lotion
pan and buddy burner if needs to be heated
baby food

STRESS FOODS:
sugar cookies
sweetened cereals
hard candy

EXTRAS:
paper cups, plates, plastic utensils
can opener
utility knife
scissors

STRESS FACTORS:
children: coloring book and crayons
story book
game, card game
Adults: books, needlework, magazines

CAR NEEDS:
reflectors/flares
blankets
flashlight and batteries




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