Emergency Preparedness BSA:
Emergency Preparedness Kit
What you have on hand when a disaster happens
could make a big difference. Plan to store enough supplies for
everyone in your household for at least three days.
Water. Have at least
one gallon per person per day.
Food. Pack
non-perishable, high-protein items, including energy bars,
ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc. Select foods that require no
refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water.
Flashlight. Include
extra batteries.
First aid kit.
Include a reference guide.
Medications. Don't
forget both prescription and non-prescription items.
Battery-operated Weather radio.
Include extra batteries.
Tools. Gather a
wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a manual can opener,
screwdriver, hammer, pliers, knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting, and
garbage bags and ties.
Clothing. Provide a
change of clothes for everyone, including sturdy shoes and gloves.
Personal Items.
Remember eyeglasses or contact lenses and solution; copies of
important papers, including identification cards, insurance
policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; and comfort items
such as toys and books.
Sanitary supplies.
You'll want toilet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies, personal
hygiene items, bleach, etc.
Money. Have cash.
(ATMs and credit cards won't work if the power is out.)
Contact information.
Includey a current list of family phone numbers and e-mail
addresses, including someone out of the area who may be easier to
reach by e-mail if local phone lines are overloaded.
Pet supplies. Include
food, water, leash, litter box or plastic bags, tags, medications,
and vaccination information.
Map. Consider marking
an evacuation route on it from your local area.
