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Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

Water and non-perishable food for several days
Extra cell phone battery or charger
Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener (if kit contains canned food)
Local Maps

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit

Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food, water and supplies for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container
Cash and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or Information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
- Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
- Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches In a waterproof container
Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitizer
Mess kits
Paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children