1.1 Emergency preparedness kits
How this works: Fill out the forms and checklists below online—your answers save automatically to your device and work offline. Your information never leaves your browser and stays completely private.
| Systems | Stuff |
|---|---|
| Household emergency supplies | |
|
Households can prepare emergency plans and emergency kits,
as well as storing backup food and water supplies.
Food and water will need to be refreshed on a regular basis. | Emergency Kit: keep this in your home
Several days of water and non-perishable food, can opener
Extra cell phone battery or charger
Battery-powered or hand crank radio with NOAA weather tone alerts
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic
Sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Personal sanitation supplies (incl. moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties)
Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Local paper maps
|
| Individual emergency supplies | |
| Individuals in a household can prepare go bags, which are easy to grab in case you need to leave quickly. | Go Bag: Choose a sturdy and easy to carry bag.
Medications
3 days of non-perishable food and cutlery
Important documents (ID, insurance, copy of lease/deed, car registration)
First aid kit
Backup chargers and batteries
Battery-powered/hand crank flashlight and radio
Personal health items (toothbrush, glasses, cane, menstrual products)
Physical map of area with exit routes marked
Physical list of emergency contacts and addresses
High quality respirator masks
Cash in small bills
Permanent marker
Water bottles
Space blanket
|