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Another name for this kit is a "*Shelter in Place" kit.
Be sure to customize the kit for your household.
Take into consideration dietary needs and preferences,
medical needs, amusements by age (toys, puzzles, books,
magazines), and anything else unique to your household.
Your At -Home kit should have enough supplies for your
whole household for AT LEAST THREE DAYS.
Print out the following checklist
and take it with you when you shop.
Suggested CHECKLIST for your At -Home Kit
GENERAL
❑ Complete your Family Emergency Plan
❑ Be sure adults and older children know how and when to shut off
water, gas and electricity.
❑ Keep keys to house and vehicles readily available.
❑ Keep emergency reference material readily available, like books,
pamphlets, information printed from websites, first aid manuals, etc.
❑ Be sure all important documents are readily available.
• Family records (birth, marriage & death certificates; military
records; naturalization papers, wills, social security cards,
passports, etc.)
• Health insurance cards and information; immunization records
• Life insurance policies and contact information
• Bank account numbers, contracts, stocks/bonds
• Credit card numbers and company contact information
• Inventory of household goods
• Photos of pets and household members; family photos on cd's
• Important telephone numbers
WATER
❑ Water
• Store one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
• Heat and intense physical activity can dramatically increase the
amount of water a person needs to drink. Children, nursing
mothers, and those who are ill may also need more water.
• Store additional water if you have pets.
FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR EATING
❑ Food
• Non-perishable items that do not require cooking, like canned fruits,
vegetables & meats, juice boxes, canned or powdered milk, dried
fruits, nuts, crackers, cereal bars.
• High energy foods, like peanut butter, nuts, trail mix.
• Comfort/stress foods, like cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals,
instant coffee, tea bags, soups, puddings.
• Sugar, salt, pepper, and other seasonings.
• Formula and baby food for infants
• Plan for any special dietary needs.
❑ Manual can opener
❑ Disposable plates, cups, knives, spoons and forks.
❑ Paper towels
MEDICATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL ITEMS
❑ Medications
❑ Glasses, hearing aids, contact lenses, vitamins, other special items
❑ Sanitary supplies for girls and women
❑ Diapers, bottles, lotions, and other supplies for infants
❑ First aid kit
❑ Wheelchairs, strollers, and other special -needs items
TOILETRIES
❑ Moist towelettes, hand sanitizer disinfectant wipes, sunscreen, insect
repellent, toothbrush & toothpaste, combs & brushes, toilet paper, etc.
❑ Garbage bags and ties for used personal sanitation items.
CLOTHING, SLEEPING SUPPLIES, PROTECTIVE ITEMS
❑ Warm clothing
❑ Extra change of clothes, including several sets of underwear
❑ Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves
❑ Rain ponchos
❑ Hand warmers
❑ Work gloves
❑ Warm blankets or sleeping bags
❑ Dust masks
❑ Safety glasses
TOOLS AND SAFETY SUPPLIES
❑ Basic household tool kit
❑ Duct tape and masking tape
❑ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
❑ Nails and screws
❑ Utility knife
❑ Rope
❑ Sturdy shovel
❑ Whistle to signal for help
ELECTRONICS
❑ Watch or battery -operated clock
❑ Cell phones and chargers
❑ AM/FM radio (battery -powered or hand -crank)
❑ NOAA weather radio with tone alert
❑ Flashlights
❑ Extra batteries for all items
CLEANING SUPPLIES
❑ Broom, mop, bucket, old towels and rags
❑ Garbage bags and ties
❑ Soap, liquid detergent,
❑ All-purpose cleaner, disinfectant
❑ Rubber gloves
MISCELLANEOUS
❑ Matches in a waterproof container
❑ Paper, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, other office supplies
❑ Sewing kit
❑ Pet supplies
❑ Cash or travelers checks, coins
❑ Board games, puzzles, playing cards, books & magazines, toys for kits,
battery -operated games and music devices, chargers, extra batteries
YOUR OWN ADDITIONS