Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit.

Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store them in an easy to carry back-pack or similar type bag for each individual. Pack a larger bag, one for each adult, carrying things that everyone needs. Don't carry multiples if you don't need them. Use, rotate and replace all of your food supplies according to dates on the packages. Fresh Batteries. Test them and rotate them frequently.

Include:
· A supply of fresh bottled water; one gallon per person per day. Keep in sealed, recyclable containers. Rotate your water. Use and replace every six months.

· A supply of non-perishable, packaged foods & a non-electric can opener. High energy non-perishable foods such as granola bars, peanut butter, & raisins.

· At least one change of clothes for each person. Maintain sized clothing. Rain Coats/Rubber Ponchos for each person. A pair of sturdy shoes per person.

· Blankets, sturdy plastic ground cloths and sleeping bags.

· *Perscription medicines. 1 month supply. Rotate every month.*
· Extra Glasses.

· Small radio w/plenty of good batteries*. A crank-powered radio is better.

· Flashlights for each person w/plenty of good batteries. AA-size Mag-Light-type work well.
· Credit cards and cash.

· Extra Keys.

· A list of Doctors for each person.

· A list of important family information. Style and serial numbers of medical devices, incl. pace-makers and hearing aids.

· Special items for infants, elderly and disabled members.

· Toilet paper.

· Towels and paper towels.

· Tooth brushes, paste, soap, razors, & shaving cream.

· First Aid Kit containing manual, *topical OTC medications*, Band-Aids of various sizes, rolls of dressing gauze, Elastic Ace Bandsges of various sizes. *Aspirin & Motrin or OTC pain meds of your choice*. *Check with your Doctor*.

· Think of it like going camping. You're going to rough it. Pack accordingly.

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