SUPPLIES Qhore are six basics you should stock in **** your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container— suggested items are marked with an asterisk(*K Possible containers include a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack. Water Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need more. LJ Store one gallon of water per person LJ Keep at least a three-day supply of per day (two quarts for drinking, two water for each person in your quarts for food preparation/sanitation)* household. ..- Food Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of stemo. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. 'Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit: LJ Vitamins LJ Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables LJ Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Q Staples-sugar, salt, pepper LJ High energy foods - peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix Q Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on sped?' diets LJ Comfort/stress foods -cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit* should include: Q Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted LJ Assorted sizes of safety pins sizes Li 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) LJ 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) D Hypoattergeiiic adliesive tape LJ Triangular bandages (3) □ 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) Q Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever □ 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) LJ Anti-diarrhea medication LI Cleansing agent/soap LJ Latex gloves (2 pair) LJ Sunscreen Non-prescription drugs LJ Scissors LJ Tweezers □ Needle LJ Moistened towelettes LJ Antiseptic LJ Thermometer LJ Tongue blades (2) LJ Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant LI Antacid (for stomach upset) L) Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if* advised by the Poison Control Center) LJ Laxative LJ Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) or a duffle bag. Ctmuh t your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid manual. Tools and LJ Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils* LJ Emergency preparedness manual* LJ Battery operated radio and extra batteries* D Flashlight and extra batteries* LJ Cash or traveler's checks, change* D Non-electric can opener, utility knife* LJ Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type □ Tube tent □ Pliers □ Tape LJ Compass LJ Matches in a waterproof container LJ Aluminum foil LJ Plastic storage containers LJ Signal flare LJ Paper, pencil Supplies LJ Needles, thread LJ Medicine dropper LJ Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water □ Whistle LJ Plastic sheeting Lj Map of the area (for locating shelters) Sanitation D Toilet paper, towelettes* LJ Soap, liquid detergent* LI Feminine supplies* LI Personal hygiene items* LJ Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) LJ Plastic bucket with tight lid LJ Disinfectant LJ Household chlorine bleach Clothing and Bedding *Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person. LJ Sturdy shoes or work boots* LJ Rain gear* LJ Blankets or sleeping bags* LJ Hat and gloves LJ Thermal underwear LI Sunglasses Special Items Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons. For Baby* D Formula LJ Diapers LI Bottles LJ Powdered milk D Medications For Adults* LJ Heart and high blood pressure medication LJ Insulin LJ Prescription drugs LJ Denture needs D Contact tenses and supplies LJ Extra eye glasses LJ Entertainment - games and books. D Important Family Documents Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container. Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds Passports, social security cards, immunization records Bank account numbers Credit card account numbers and companies Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS . Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items in air tight plastic bags. Change your stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate your stored food every six months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.