30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness – Tip #17 & #18 – 8/22/16

Tip #17Preparedness Tip #17 (Essential Items are marked with an Asterisk *)

Also include items for sanitation in your emergency supply kit. Consider the following:

Toilet paper

Towelette*

Soap, liquid detergent*

Feminine supplies*

Personal hygiene items*

Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)*

Plastic bucket with tight lid

Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach. 

 

Preparedness Tip #18 Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person in your emergency supply kit. We suggest long pants and long sleeves for additional protection after a disaster.

Clothing and Bedding

Sturdy shoes or work boots*

Rain gear*

Blankets or Hat and gloves

Thermal underwear

Sunglasses