Monday, July 1, 2013

Disaster Kit

Most sources suggest storing supplies to have on hand in the event of an emergency. The following is a list of the most common items:

□ supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
□ first aid kit and prescription medications
□ extra pair of glasses
□ credit cards and cash (in small bills)
□ change of clothes and sturdy shoes
□ battery powered radio, and extra batteries
□ blankets/sleeping bags, rain poncho, body warmer
□ list of emergency plan contact info
□ booster cables, car shovel, rope
□ N95 dust mask, working gloves
□ flashlight with batteries
□ wind/waterproof matches, and candle
□ personal hygiene products
□ games, books, hard candy, toys
□ tire repair kit & pump, duct tape, Swiss army knife
□ important documents (see site for a full list)
□ 72 hour kit of food

Breakfasts:                                               
Granola bars                                             
Fruit cups                                                 
Cold cereal/dry milk                                  
Instant Oatmeal                                       

Lunches/Dinners:                                                               
Beef Jerky/Beef sticks
Protein Bars
Cheese & Crackers
Lipton Noodle Soups
Pop-Top Soups
Beanie Weenies
Vienna Sausage
Pop-Top Stew/Pastas
Chili

Snacks:                                                     
Hard candy                                               
Trail Mix                                                 
Raisins                                                  
Fruit Roll-Ups
Crackers

*don’t forget utensils, containers, heating sources, disposable dishes, and baby items

*from Food Storage Made Easy

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