Emergency
First Aid / Water
Food / Medications

Basic First Aid Supplies
+ Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
+ Assorted sizes of safety pins
+ Cleansing agent/soap
+ Latex gloves (2 pairs)
+ Sunscreen 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
+ 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
+ Triangular bandages (3)
+ Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
+ Anti-diarrhea medication
+ Antacid (for stomach upset)
+ Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
+ Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
+ 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
+ 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
+ Scissors
+ Tweezers
+ Needle
+ Moistened towelettes
+ Antiseptic
+ Thermometer
+ Tongue blades (2)
+ Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Water
+ Keep at least a 3-day supply of water per person.
+ Store 1 gallon of water per person per day (2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation)
+ Store water in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least 2 quarts of water each day. Hot environments and strenuous activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will also need more.

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Food
+ Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food.
+ Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno.
+ Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
    ~ Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
    ~ Protein or fruit bars
    ~ Dry cereal or granola
    ~ Peanut butter
    ~ Dried fruit
    ~ Nuts
    ~ Crackers
    ~ Canned juices
    ~ Non-perishable pasteurized milk
    ~ Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
    ~ High energy foods
    ~ Vitamins
    ~ Food for infants
    ~ Comfort/stress foods

Medications and Special Items
Remember family members with special requirements, 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

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