American Red Cross Family Disaster Supplies Kit
These contents can be assembled over a five month period on a weekly basis, and perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months.
For more information on assembling and refreshing supplies, contact the American Red Cross for their Disaster Supplies kit brochure.
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Essentials:
Battery-operated radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
(Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than anything else.)
Water:
3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container
Additional water for sanitation
Food:
Minimum 3-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration, or preparation, and little or no water, for example:
| Dry cereal | Peanut butter |
| Canned fruits | Canned vegetables |
| Canned juice | Ready-to-eat canned meats |
| Quick energy snacks, graham crackers |
| Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated) |
First Aid Kit:
(one for your home and one for each car)
| Scissors | Sunscreen |
| Thermometer | Tweezers |
| Needle | Cleansing agent/soap |
| Latex gloves (2 pairs) | Tongue blades (2) |
| Moistened towelettes | Assorted sizes of safety pins |
| 2" sterile gauze pads (4-6) | 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6) |
| 2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) | 3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) |
| Triangular bandages (3) |
| Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant |
| Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes |
Non-Prescription Drugs:
| Laxative | Anti-diarrhea medication |
| Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever | Antacid (for stomach upset) |
| Activated Charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) |
| Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) |
Tools and Supplies:
| Whistle | Aluminum foil |
| Crowbar | Compass |
| Paper, pencil | Plastic sheeting |
| Medicine dropper | Needles, thread |
| Signal flare | Matches in a waterproof container |
| Assorted nails, wood screws | Pliers, screwdriver, hammer |
| Plastic storage containers | Heavy cotton or hemp rope |
| Cash or traveler's checks, change |
| Non-electric can opener, utility knife |
| Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils |
| Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
|
| Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires |
| Map of the area (for locating shelters) |
| Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water |
Sanitation:
| Disinfectant | Household chlorine bleach |
| Soap, liquid detergent | Personal hygiene items |
| Feminine supplies | Plastic bucket with tight lid |
| Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels |
| Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) |
Clothing and Bedding:
| Sunglasses | Rain gear |
| Hat and gloves | Sturdy shoes or work boots |
| Blankets or sleeping bags | Thermal underwear |
| One complete change of clothing and footwear per person |
For Baby:
| Formula | Diapers |
| Bottles | Medication |
| Powdered milk |
For Pet:
| Food |
Leash, harness or carrier |
| Records of vaccinations | Non-tippable food and water containers |
Important Family Documents:
Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records
Record of credit card account numbers and companies
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Record of bank account numbers
Inventory of valuable household goods
Important telephone numbers
Family Medical Needs:
| Insulin | Prescription drugs |
| Denture needs | Extra eye glasses |
| Contact lenses and supplies | Heart and high blood pressure medication |
Entertainment:
Games and books
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