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A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items a family would probably need to stay safe and comfortable during and after a disaster. Store your kit in a portable container(s) as close as possible to the exit door.

• Minimum three-day supply of nonperishable food and a manual can opener

• Minimum three day supply of water (one gallon of water per person, per day)

• Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit and manual
• Sanitation and hygiene items (hand sanitizer, moist toweletts, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes,feminine hygiene products, denture supplies, etc.)
• Matches in waterproof container
• Whistle
• Extra clothing and blankets
• Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils
• Photocopies of identification and credit cards
• Cash and coins
• Special needs items such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solution, and hearing aid batteries
• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, ad pacifiers
• Tools, pet supplies, a map of the local area, and other items to meet your unique family needs
• Jacket or coat
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt
• Sturdy shoes
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket

Documents

• Drivers license
• Doctor(s) contact information
• Medical records
• Citizenship papers
• List of emergency phone numbers including your out-of-state contact
• Family pictures
• Pet rabies certificates, medical information, picture of your pet(s)

Supplies for your vehicle:

• Flashlight, extra batteries, and maps
• First aid kit and manual
• White distress flag
• Tire repair kit, booster/jumper cables, pump, and flares
• Bottled water and non-perishable foods such as granola bars
• Sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or greater), umbrella or wide brimmed hat, etc.

Office emergency supplies:

• Hard hat
• Flashlight
• Goggles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Additional week supply of prescription drugs
• Extra glasses and/or contact lens supplies
• Non-perishable food items
• Water
• First aid kit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross
Build a Diaster Supply Kit
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_91_,00.html

FEMA
Basic Disaster Supplies
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/basickit.shtm

Department of Homeland Security
Get a Kit
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html

Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Supplies Check List
http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/PDF/Emergency%20Information%20Current/$file/Checklist.pdf