Prepare Your Disaster Supplies Kit There are six basics you should have in your home in case of any emergency. They are water, food, a first aid kit, clothing and bedding, tools and supplies, and special items. Items you would need in case of an evacuation should be kept in an easy-to-carry container such as a large covered trash container, a backpack or a duffel bag. You should also keep a smaller version of a disaster supply kit in your car. Below are listed some of the items you may want to consider including from each of the basic categories. Water Clothing and Bedding Store one gallon of water per person per day Have a 3-day supply (replace supply every six months) Special Items Remember family members with special needs such as infants, elderly or disabled individuals. Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person Sturdy shoes or work boots Blankets and/or sleeping bags Thermal underwear Sunglasses Rain gear Hats & gloves For Children For Adults Baby formula/food Diapers Bottles Powdered Milk Medications Games/Activities Prescription drugs Heart and high blood pressure medications Insulin Denture needs Contact lenses & supplies Extra eyeglasses Playing cards & books Food Tools & Supplies Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food for each person. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation. Select food items that are compact and lightweight and rotate the food supply every six months. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits & vegetables Soups, bouillon cubes or dried soups Milk - powdered boxed or canned requiring no refrigeration Baby formula/food Sugar cookies Hard candy Sugar Salt Pepper Juices - canned, boxed, powdered or crystallized Smoked or dried meats such as beef jerky Vitamins High energy foods - peanut butter, nuts, trail mix First Aid Kit You should have two first aid kits - one for your home and the other for your car. The kit should include: Sterile adhesive bandages - assorted sizes Gauze pads (2 & 3 - inch) Triangular bandages Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Sterile roller bandages (2 & 3 inch) Scissors Tweezers Needle Safety razor blade Safety pins (assorted sizes) Bar of soap Moist towelettes Non-breakable thermometer Antiseptic spray Latex gloves Petroleum jelly or other lubricant Tongue blades & wooden applicator sticks Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever Antacid Laxative Eye wash Rubbing alcohol Antiseptic or hydrogen peroxide Anti-diarrhea medication Emetic (to induce vomiting) Mess kits or paper cups, plates, plastic utensils Battery or gyro operated radio & extra batteries Small fire extinguisher Flashlight & extra batteries Paper & pencil/pen Non-electric can opener Utility knife Tent Plastic Sheeting Duct Tape Pliers Compass Signal flare Needles & thread Aluminum Foil Matches Shut off wrench for gas & water Work gloves Plastic storage containers Medicine dropper Cash or travelers checks & change Dust mask (for dust/debris) Toilet paper Personal hygiene items Feminine supplies Disinfectant Plastic garbage bags & ties Soap Household chlorine bleach Small shovel (to dig toilet, etc.) Plastic bucket with tight lid (indoor toilet)