Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store them in a easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffel bag.

Include:

• A supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
• A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a non-electric can opener.
• A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.
• A first aid kit and prescription medications.
• An extra pair of glasses.
• A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
• Credit cards and cash.
• An extra set of car keys.
• A list of family physicians.
• A list of important family information; the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
• Rope ladder for multi-story residences.

Include:

• Battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries.
• Blanket
• Booster cables
• Fire extinguishers (5 lb., A-B-C type)
• First aid kit and manual
• Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter.
• Maps, Shovel, Flares

Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons.

FOR BABY

• Formula
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Powdered milk
• Medications

FOR ADULTS

• Heart and high blood pressure medication
• Insulin
• Prescription drugs
• Denture needs
• Contact lenses and supplies
• Extra eye glasses

Assemble first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include:

• Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
• 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
• Triangular bandages (3)
• 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
• 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
• Scissors
• Needle
• Moistened towelettes
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Tongue blades (2)
• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
• Assorted sizes of safety pins
• Cleansing agent/soap
• Latex gloves (2 pair)
• Sunscreen

Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information and training.

• 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 canister, ABC type
• Tube tent
• Pliers
• Tape, masking and duct
• Compass
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic storage container
• Signal flare
• Paper, pencil
• Needles, thread
• Medicine dropper
• Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
• Whistle
• Plastic sheeting