Emergency Supplies Checklist
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Basic Supplies
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PAPER /PRODUCTS |
FIRST AID | BATTERIES/ELECTRIC |
| Plates | Bandages | Radio |
| Cups | Gauze | Flashlight |
| Plastic utensils | Cotton balls | Lantern |
| Napkins | Sanitary napkins | AA, C, D, hearing aid batteries (if necessary) |
| Paper towels | Rubbing alcohol | |
| Toilet tissue | Hydrogen peroxide | |
| Diapers | Antiseptic ointment | |
| Aluminum foil | Aspirin/Tylenol | |
| Facial tissue | Cotton swabs | |
| Masking tape/Duct tape | Insect repellent | |
| Trash bags | Sunscreen (spf 45) | |
| WATER/CONTAINERS | CLEANING AIDS | QUICK FOODS |
| Bottled water: One gallon per person per day (note: Shelters may have water) |
Mops | Canned meat/fish |
| Ice Chests | Mop refills | Prepared baby foods |
| Water jugs – non-breakable | Disinfectants | Peanut butter |
| Plastic garbage can | Sponges | Canned fruits |
| Water buckets | ||
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LIGHT/COOKING/FUEL |
SUNDRIES |
PERSONAL |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ grill – Outside use Only* | Manual can opener | Prescription medications |
| Hibachi, cast iron – Outside use Only* | Dishwashing liquid | Photocopies of prescriptions |
| Portable Stove – Outside use Only* | Laundry soap | Cash |
| Charcoal 10 lb./20lb. Bags | Tools | Clothing |
| Lantern | Photo identfication | |
| Candles | Medical documents | |
| Matches | Backup of critical home computer files | |
| Propane Gas | ||
| Disposable lighters | ||
| Fire extinguishers are rated (A, B and C) for different types of fires. *Use Lanterns, Stoves, etc. outdoors or in a well ventilated room. |
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Five-Day Emergency Food Supply
Note: Recommendation for two-person household. Adjust quantities as needed. These items are suggested if you are staying in your home or going to an emergency shelter.
| FOOD | AMOUNT | SHELF LIFE (in months) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-fat dry milk | 1 Box (12-1 qt envelopes) | 6 |
| Canned Meat, Poultry, Fish | ||
| Tuna | 1 can (6 1/2 oz) | 12 |
| Beef Stew | 1 can (1 lb 8oz) | 18 |
| Chili with Beans | 2 cans (15 1/2 oz) | 18 |
| Red or Pink Salmon | 1 can (7 3/4 oz) | 12 |
| Vienna Sausage | 2 cans (5 oz) | 18 |
| Spam | 2 cans (12 oz) | 18 |
| Corned Beef Hash | 2 cans (15 oz) | 18 |
| Corned Beef | 2 cans (12 oz) | 18 |
| Deviled Ham | 2 cans (4 1/2 oz) | 18 |
| Pork and Beans | 2 cans (1 lb) | 18 |
| Chunked Chicken | 1 can (12 1/2 oz) | 18 |
| Condensed Soups | 4 cans (10 3/4 oz) | 12 |
| Canned Fruits and Vegetables | ||
| Assorted fruits | 9 cans (1 lb) | 18 |
| Assorted vegetables | 5 cans (1 lb) | 18 |
| Assorted Fruit Juices | 10 cans (12 oz) | 18 |
| Seedless raisins | 1 box (15 oz) | 12 |
| Cereals and Baked Goods | ||
| Instant hot cereal | 1 box (10 oz, 8-pkg) | 24 |
| Cold Cereal (corn flakes) | 1 box (1 lb 4 oz) | 12 |
| Soda Crackers | 2 pkg (13 oz each) | 1 or 2 |
| Rice | 2 lbs | 24 |
| Cookies | 1 pkg | 1 or 2 |
| Shortening and Oils | ||
| Salad Oil | 1 pt | 3 |
| Sugar and Sweets | ||
| Sugar, granulated | 1 box (1 lb) | 24+ |
| Hard candy, gum | as desired; store in metal containers | 18 |
| Jelly | 1 jar (1 lb) | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Instant Orange Drink | 1 bottle (1 lb 2 oz) | 24 |
| Instant Coffee | 1 bottle (4 oz) | 8 |
| Instant tea | 1 bottle (2 oz) | 18 |
| Non-dairy creamer | 1 bottle (6 oz) | 18 |
| Salt | 1 small shaker | indefinite |
| Pepper | 1 small shaker | indefinite |
| Curry Powder | 1 jar | indefinite |
| Peanuts | 1 jar | 12 |
| Mustard | 1 jar | indefinite |
| Catsup | 1 bottle (14 oz) | indefinite |
| Soda | 1 6-pack | 12 |
| Peanut Butter (unopened) | 1 jar (18 oz) | 9 |
| Chicken Salad Spread | ||
