Create an Emergency Three Day Supply Kit
The best time to assemble a three-day emergency supply kit is well before you'll ever need it. Most people already have these items around the house and it is a matter of assembling them now.
Essentials
- Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
- Baby supplies: formula, bottles, pacifier, soap, baby power, clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices
- Blanket or sleeping bag per person
- Cash and change
- Essential medications
- Extra house and car keys
- Extra pair of eyeglasses
- Fire extinguisher - ABC multipurpose
- First aid kit and first aid book
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
- Non-electric can opener
- Portable radio or portable TV with extra batteries
- Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods such as canned meats, granola bars, instant soup, etc.
- Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes
- Water - 1 gallon per person per day
- Water purification kit or bleach
Sanitation Supplies
- Bar soap and liquid detergent
- Feminine hygiene supplies
- Household bleach
- Large plastic trash bags for waste and rain ponchos
- Large trash cans
- Rubber gloves
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to you family's safety and comfort during and after a disaster. Store enough supplies for at least three days, preferably seven days, in one place.
Start with an easy to carry watertight container. A large plastic trash can will do, or line a sturdy cardboard box with a couple of trash bags. Next gather up the following items and place them in your kit.