Emergency supply kit checklist

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Disasters often occur with little to no warning.

Fires and tornadoes can destroy a home in minutes, and hurricanes and other extreme weather events can leave families without power for days.

The American Red Cross is committed to helping communities prepare for emergencies both big and small, and as disaster season approaches, we hope you’ll take a look at some of the resources we’ve put together to help you prepare your audiences to be ready for what may come. Whether you’ll need to evacuate your home or shelter in place, preparing now can make a huge difference when the unexpected occurs.

First and foremost, people can assess whether your emergency preparedness kit is ready. Every family should have an emergency preparedness kit to ensure they can meet their daily needs. This checklist attached to this email will help you put together an emergency preparedness kit.

With the height of disaster season approaching, the best way to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected is to make a plan and have the necessary supplies ready and accessible.

Be sure to customize your kits to meet your household’s needs and the season. Basic supplies include:

Water: 1 gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)

Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply)

Can opener

Medical items and medications (1-month supply)

Sanitation and personal hygiene items

First aid kit

Masks (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces

Flashlight or battery-powered lanterns

Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

Extra batteries Multi-purpose tool Map(s) of the area

Cell phone with chargers

Family and emergency contact information Extra cash

Copies of critical documents Blanket

Change of clothes, plus:

Hats, gloves, boots, coats, etc. (cold weather)

Sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. (warm weather)

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