Preparedness Tip #16 One of the easiest ways you can prepare for emergencies is to keep some supplies readily available. Every kit is unique and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your family, but below is a general list of supplies you may want to consider:
Tools and Supplies (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk*)
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
Emergency preparedness manual and a copy of your disaster plan, including your emergency contact list
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
Flashlight and extra batteries*
Cash or traveler’s checks, change*
Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
Fire extinguisher: small ABC type stored near where fires are likely to occur such as a kitchen, or near a fireplace. It should not be kept in the disaster supplies kit.
Tube tent
Duct Tape*
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil*
Needles, thread
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench or pliers, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle*
Plastic sheeting*
Map of the area (for locating shelters and evacuation routes)
Come back tomorrow for Tip #17 which is a continuation of supplies.
