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2 Week Emergency
Supply Guidelines
Emergency Management Officials and
Disaster Relief Agencies suggest that every household have not less than a two
week supply of non-perishable food, water, medication, first aid supplies and
other supplies and materials that you would require during an emergency.
Don't forget the dietary and other needs of the very young, those with special
medical needs, the elderly and your pets and other animals. It is also
recommended that you have basic tools and supplies to make necessary home
repairs and/or assist you in extrication.
If you or family members require
electrical power to operate special medical equipment, are dependent on oxygen,
require dialysis or have other special needs, you should register with your
local Emergency Medical Services unit and your local Elderly Services
Organization.
Your home emergency supplies should be
stored in a cool, dry area in or near a location that would or could be used as
an emergency home shelter.
We strongly recommend that everyone
learn CPR and basic First Aid. We also encourage families to develop an
emergency plan and conduct practice drills of the plan to make sure everyone
knows what to do in the event of an emergency. Your family emergency plan
should include an in-town and out-of-town contact. This can be a family
member, relative or close friend that each family member can contact, should you
become separated. In the event that you must evacuate your home, set up a
designated meeting place on or nearby your property, such as a large rock, tree,
wall or a neighbor's home. All family members should carry photo id and
have a laminated recent family picture. This will assist in identifying
missing family members.
Suggested supplies for a
2 week Emergency Kit
| Canned, non perishable food that do not require cooking |
Stews and Soups |
| Tuna fish, Ham and other canned meats |
Health foods, Granola Bars, Chocolate |
| Nuts and Trail mixes |
Dried fruit or canned fruit juice |
| Hard candy, life savers |
Cookies, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, salt, sugar,
honey |
| Canned or powdered milk, tea, coffee or instant coffee |
Bottled water (At least 1 gal. per person/animal, per day) |
| Soap, shampoo, deodorant, skin cream |
Toothbrushes and toothpaste |
| Baby food, formula, baby supplies |
Paper plates and plastic utensils |
| Manual can opener |
Chlorine bleach |
| Fire extinguisher (ABC type) |
Sterno or other form of indoor canned heat |
| Outdoor camping stove or gas grill with extra fuel supply |
Sleeping bags or extra blankets and pillows |
| Plastic trash bags |
Prescription and non-prescription medications |
| First aid kit and supplies |
Insect repellent and sunscreen |
| Flashlights, lanterns and supplies for them (batteries,
fuel, mantles, bulbs - do not store with batteries in unit). |
Battery operated NOAA weather radio with extra batteries
(do not store with batteries in unit). |
| Pet food, water, medications and medical record |
Leash, blanket, pet toys, flea collars, towels, other
items |
| Food, water and medications for your farm animals |
Leads, blankets, towels, other items for farm animals |
| Hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves, protective gear |
Portable generator (connect only according to local code) |
| Heavy duty extension cords |
Sandbags, shovels, rakes, brooms |
| Rope and wire |
Ax and bow saw, pruning cutters, chain saw |
| Crow bar |
Sledge hammer |
| Carpenter's hammer and asstd. nails |
Screwdrivers (flat and phillips) and asstd. screws |
| Utility knife and or survival tool (e.g. Leatherman) |
Adjustable wrenches, pliers |
First Aid Supply List
First Aid Kit - suggested
supplies
- Disposable Latex gloves
- CPR microshield with
gloves
- Sterile gauze pads (2, 3
and 4 inch sizes)
- Gauze roller bandage (2
and 3 inch - individually wrapped)
- Conforming gauze bandage
( 2 and 3 inch wide)
- Triangular bandages
(individually wrapped)
- Band-aids (3/4 and 1
inch wide)
- Adhesive tape (cloth
tape - hypoallergenic)
- Instant cold packs
- Syrup of ipecac
- Antiseptic swabs
- Alcohol pads
- Utility scissors
- Tweezers
- Thermometer (Single use
- individually wrapped)
- Cotton-blend elastic
bandage (Ace bandage - 2 and 3 inch size)
- Barrier protective
glasses (Individually wrapped)
- Biohazard bags
- Disposable rescue
blankets
- Flashlight with extra
batteries
- First-aid book
- Inventory of contents
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Emergency phone number lists
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