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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.