Emergency Preparedness Kit

Prepare and maintain an emergency kit with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least three days and preferably up to one week. Here is a list of the most basic items you should have on hand:

The kit should include:

• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Battery-powered radio with extra batteries
• One-week supply of water
• One-week supply of non-perishable food and a manual can opener
• Alternative cooking source
• A first aid kit and handbook
• A-B-C multipurpose fire extinguisher
• Extra medication for those who need prescription drugs
• Adjustable pipe or crescent wrench to turn off the gas and water supply
• Chlorine bleach and instructions for purifying water
• Blankets, warm clothes, sturdy shoes and heavy gloves
• Candles and matches. If you must use candles, keep candles away from small children and do not leave candles unattended. 
• toilet paper
• pet food and supplies
• copies of important information such as ID, bank account numbers, etc.