Prepare a Disaster Preparedness Kit

Prepare for at least three days. The best time to assemble a disaster supplies kit is well before you need it. Most of these items are already in your home, it is matter of assembling them before a disaster occurs.

• Water – 1 gallon per person per day. Store water in unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every 6 months
• Food – A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned foods with a manual can opener
• Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
• First Aid Kit- a first aid book and required prescription medications
• Blankets or sleeping bags- at least one per person
• Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of extra batteries
• Fire extinguisher – ABC type
• Credit cards and cash and change
• An extra set of car and house keys
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper
• A list of family physicians
• List of important family information; phone numbers
• Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members

Sanitation Supplies:

• Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps and rain ponchos.
• Large trash cans
• Bar soap and liquid detergent
• Household bleach
• Rubber gloves

Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to your family’s safety and comfort during and after a disaster. Store enough supplies for at least three days, preferably seven days.

Emergency Preaparedness Backpacks:

Emergency Preparedness Backpacks, which include many of the items listed above, can be purchased through Barton HealthCare System. Shop online at www.bartonhealth.org/shop for more information.