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Make an Emergency Kit Emergency Kit Checklist The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should meet the basic survival needs of your family for 3-7 days. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Store items in a 32-gallon trashcan, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker, or individual packs for each family member. Emergency Needs battery powered radio and/or NOAA weather radio first aid kit & manual sleeping bags & blankets (wool & thermal) manual can opener waterproof/windproof matches non-perishable foods flashlight water storage (1 gallon per person per day) water purification tablets utility knife emergency battery-operated candles or light sticks extra eyeglasses/contact lenses essential medications extra clothing Suggested Non-Perishable Food Items Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers canned or ‘stay fresh pouch’ meats juice dehydrated fruits & vegetables powdered milk infant care foods crackers peanut butter Sanitation Kit ---PAGE BREAK--- plastic bucket fitted lid plastic bags & ties disinfectant improvised toilet seat paper cups & plates personal toiletries baby supplies aluminum foil paper towels personal hygienic needs plastic utensils soap Other Emergency Needs Pen & paper Money Address & phone numbers Work gloves Basic tools Standard First Aid Kit first aid manual aspirin or pain relievers laxatives rubbing alcohol diarrhea medicine petroleum jelly soap salt gauze band-aids triangular bandage (36”x36”x52”) elastic bandage cotton balls cotton swabs safety pins scissors thermometer sanitary napkins (also use as a pressure dressing) disposable diapers (also use as a dressing/ splint/padding) microspore adhesive, paper tape ---PAGE BREAK--- matches needles tweezers small splints, popsicle sticks heavy string syrup of ipecac individual medical needs Car Survival Kit always maintain at least 1/2 tank of gas first aid kit & manual Class ABC fire extinguisher radio & batteries non-perishable food stored in coffee can bottled water bag of sand, shovel & tools blankets or sleeping bags sundry kit with paper & pencil, maps, tissues, premoistened towels, plastic bags, essential medications flashlights & extra batteries reflectors & flares jumper cables short rubber hose for siphoning Make Copies of All Legal Papers marriage license house mortgage vacation home / property ownership automotive ownership motor home ownership wills jewelry appraisals drivers licenses trailers, snowmobiles, boat ownerships insurance policies bank accounts When Assembling Emergency Supplies for the Household, Include Items for Pets ---PAGE BREAK--- Extra food stored in sturdy containers Kitty litter Large capacity self-feeder and water dispenser Extra medications