Two weeks supply of
prescription medicine
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Seven-day supply of
non-perishable/special dietary foods
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Drinking
water/containers - 1 gallon/person/day (minimum 3 days
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Flashlights and (7
sets) batteries for each member of the family
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Portable radio and (7
sets) batteries
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First aid book and
kit including bandages, antiseptic, tape, compresses,
aspirin and aspirin-free pain reliever, anti-diarrhea
medications, antacid, Syrup of Ipecac (used to promote
vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
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Mosquito repellant &
citronella candles
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Fire extinguisher
(small canister, ABC type)
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Instant tire sealer
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Whistle and/or
distress flag
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Two coolers (one to
keep food; one to go get ice)
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Plastic tarp,
screening, tools and nails, etc.
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Water purification
kit (tablets, chlorine (plain) and iodine) |
Infant necessities
(medicine, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles)
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Clean-up supplies
(mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant)
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Camera and film
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Non-electric can
opener
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Extra batteries for
camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & lamps, etc.
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Garbage can or bucket
with tight-fitting lid and kitty litter (for emergency
toilet)
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Plastic trash bags
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Toilet paper, paper
towels and pre-moistened towelettes or baby wipes |
IF YOU EVACUATE, YOU
ALSO SHOULD TAKE:
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Pillows, blankets,
sleeping bags or air mattresses
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Extra clothing,
shoes, eyeglasses, etc.
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Folding chairs, lawn
chairs or cots
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Personal hygiene
items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
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Quiet games, books,
playing cards and favorite toys for children
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Important papers and
irreplaceable keepsakes (driver's license, special medical
information, insurance policies and property inventories,
photographs) |
PRECIOUS COMMODITIES
BEFORE & AFTER A STORM:
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Cash (With no power,
banks may be closed; checks and credit cards unaccepted, and
ATMs may not be operational)
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Charcoal, wooden
matches and grill (do not use indoors)
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Ice
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A corded phone that
does not require electricity |
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