Disaster supplies kit
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A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items that members of a household may need in the event of a disaster.
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[edit] General Supplies
- Keep at least a three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day: two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation/sanitation).[1] To prepare safest and most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended you purchase commercially bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it.[2] Replace water at least once each year.[3]
[edit] Specific Disasters
Include the following supplies for specific kinds of disasters in addition to the general supplies listed above.
[edit] Earthquake
Below is list of commonly recommended items for an emergency earthquake kit:
- Food to last at least three days
- Water purification tablets/portable water filter
- Heavy-duty gloves
- A first-aid kit
- A minimum of £100 in cash
- Family photos and descriptions (to aid emergency personnel in finding missing people)
- A flashlight and portable (or solar-powered) radio
- Extra batteries
- Goggles and dust mask
- A personal commode with sanitary bags
[edit] Hurricane
For hurricanes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that the 'disaster bag' includes [4]:
- a flashlight with spare batteries;
- a battery operated portable radio (and spare batteries);
- a battery operated NOAA weather radio (and spare batteries);
- First aid kit and manual;
- prescription medicines;
- cash and a credit card;
- a cell phone with a fully charged spare battery;
- spare keys;
- high energy non-perishable food;
- one blanket or sleeping bag per person;
- special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members;
- change of clothing.
Also helpful:
- Develop an understanding of food rationing.
- Non-electric can opener
- Essential medicines
- Cash and credit cards
- Raincoats, rubber boots (or waders).
- underwear, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush
- Infants; diapers, premixed formula, medical and toiletry supplies, blankets, baby wipes, baby food
- Young children: favourite toy, crayons and colouring books, books
- Youths: music players, card games, snacks (i.e. peanut butter or hard candy), books
- Elderly; nutritious drinks, sweater, coat and/or blanket, books
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| source | document |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Prepare for Disasters Before they Strike: Build A Disaster Supplies Kit |
| FEMA | Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit |
| Ready.gov | Get A Kit |
| www.72hours.org | Build a Kit |
