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Medical/First Aid Supplies

  • Three-day supply of prescription medications and treatment supplies, at minimum
  • Mechanical infusion pump for home-based self-infusion
  • Any necessary syringes, needles, tubing, gauze pads and alcohol pads
  • Disposal bins for syringes, needles or lancets
  • Sterile gloves
  • Thermometer
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Bandages
  • Cleansing agents
  • Nonprescription drugs (antacids, ibuprofen, etc.)
  • Cooler with room for re-freezable gel packs for medical supplies that need to be kept cold
    • Note: Do not use dry ice and avoid freezing the medicine
  • Portable oxygen tank

 

Food and Water*

  • Three-day supply of nonperishable food (peanut butter, canned items, granola, crackers, etc.)
  • Three-day supply of water (plan one gallon per person, per day)
  • Manual can opener
  • Paper plates and plastic silverware



Electronics

  • Flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Charged cellphone
  • Radio (battery powered, solar or hand crank powered)



Safety Supplies

  • First aid kit
  • Emergency blanket
  • Swiss army knife or other multipurpose tools
  • Matches in a waterproof container



Personal Care Items

  • Soap
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • Baby wipes
  • Contact lenses or glasses
  • Personal hygiene items



Storage

  • Pack all supplies in lightweight, insulated and waterproof containers
  • Store the containers in a closet or other spot in your home that is high and dry, but still easily accessible in case you need them in a hurry

* Check the expiration dates on food, water, medicine and batteries two times a year to ensure all items are functional at the time of any emergency.