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Grocery Store
First Aid Supplies
Grocery Store
First Aid Supplies
Hardware Store
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Grocery Store
q 1 gallon water*
q aspirin and/or
acetaminophen
q 1 gallon water*
q scissors
q whistle
q 1 can fruit*
q extra flashlight batteries
q 1 can meat*
q 1 can fruit*
q tweezers
q ABC fire extinguisher
q 1 can meat*
q masking tape
q 1 can vegetables*
q 1 can vegetables*
q antiseptic
q pliers
q 1 can vegetables*
q hammer
q 1 can ready-to-eat soup
(not condensed)*
q thermometer
q vise grips
q 1 package paper plates
q assorted nails
q 1 box large heavy duty
garbage bags
q disposable hand wipes
q 1 package eating utensils
q sewing kit
q vitamins
q “L” brackets to secure tall
furniture to wall studs
q 1 can meat*
q compresses
q 1 can fruit*
q first aid tape
q 1 can vegetables*
q 2 rolls toilet paper*
q travel size toothpaste
q extra toothbrush*
Also: special food for
special diets, if needed.
q rolls of gauze or bandages
q adhesive bandages
(in assorted sizes)
Also: extra hearing aid
batteries, if needed.
Also: extra plastic baby
bottles, formula and diapers,
if needed.
q woodscrews
q liquid hand soap
Also: extra eyeglasses,
if needed.
q tissues
q 1 box quick energy snacks
(such as granola bars/raisins)
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
q Take a first aid/CPR class.
q Make a plan to check on a
neighbor who might need
help in an emergency.
q Brace shelves and
cabinets.
q Find out if you have a
neighborhood safety
organization and join it
or start one!
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
q Have a fire drill at home.
q Check with your child’s
day care or school to find
out about their disaster
plans.
q Establish an out-of-state
contact to call in case of
emergency.
q Place a pair of shoes and a
flashlight under your bed so
that they are handy during
an emergency.
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q 1 box graham crackers
q camping or utility knife
Hardware Store
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First Aid Supplies
q assorted plastic
containers with lids
q 1 box heavy-duty
garbage bags
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q “child proof” latches or
other fasteners for your
cupboards
q 1 can ready-to-eat soup*
q waterproof portable
plastic container with lid
for important papers
q 1 large can juice*
q anti-diarrhea medicine
q large plastic food bags
q rubbing alcohol
q portable am/fm radio
(with batteries)
q 3 rolls paper towels
q 2 pr. latex gloves
q 1 box quick energy snacks
q ipecac syrup and activated
charcoal (for accidental
poisoning)
q liquid dish soap
q plain liquid bleach
q 1 box heavy duty
garbage bags
Also: saline solution and
contact lens case, if needed.
Also: blankets or sleeping
bags for each family member.
Also: sunscreen, if needed.
q dry cereal
q double-sided tape or
Velcro-type fasteners to
secure movable objects
q extra radio batteries
Also: purchase an emergency
escape ladder for second story
rooms, if needed.
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
q Arrange for friend or
neighbor to help your
children if you are at work.
q Pack a “go-pack” in case
you need to evacuate.
q Have a disaster drill
at home.
q Find out about your
workplace disaster plans.
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Hardware Store
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Grocery Store
q heavy work gloves
q extra hand-operated
can opener
q battery-powered camping q large plastic food bags
lantern with extra batteries
or extra flashlights
q plastic wrap
q children’s vitamins
Also: items for denture care,
if needed.
To Do:
q assorted safety pins
q 1 box quick energy snacks
(such as granola bars or
raisins)
To Do:
q Send some of your favorite q Make photocopies of
family photos (or copies)
important papers and
to family members out of
store safely.
state for safe-keeping.
To Do:
To Do:
q Store a roll of quarters for q Teach family members
emergency phone calls
to shut off gas and water
and go on hunt with family
meters.
to find nearest pay phone.
q 1 box disposable
dust masks
q 3 rolls paper towels
q screwdriver
q plastic safety goggles
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q aluminum foil
SERVICE
DISASTER
BE AWARE
PREPARE
WORKERS
Family Disaster
Supplies Calendar
Photo: J.K. Nakata, U.S. Geological Survey
Create a Family Disaster Supplies Kit
To Get Started
• Check your house for supplies that you already have on hand.
• Decide where you will store supplies
(food may be packed together in a single
container or kept on shelves for easy rotation).
Family Disaster Supplies Calendar
The Family Disaster Supplies Calendar is intended to help you prepare for disasters before
they happen. Using the calendar, your family can assemble an emergency kit in small steps
over a six-month period. Check off each week as you gather the contents. Supplies may be
stored all together in a large plastic garbage can or food may be kept on kitchen shelves.
Remember to rotate your perishable supplies and change water every six months.
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Hardware Store
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Hardware Store
q 1 gallon water*
q crescent wrench
q 1 gallon water*
q plumber’s tape
q 1 jar peanut butter*
q heavy rope
q 1 can meat*
q crowbar
q 1 large can juice*
q duct tape
q 1 can fruit*
q smoke detector with battery
q 1 can meat*
q “bungee” cords
q sanitary napkins
q hand-operated
can opener
q 2 flashlights with
batteries
q videotape
Also: extra medications or
a prescription marked
“emergency use,” if needed.
q instant coffee, tea,
powdered soft drinks
Also: a leash or carrier for
your pet, if needed.
q permanent marking pen
to mark date on cans
Meet With Your Family to Plan
• Discuss the types of disasters that could occur.
• Explain how to prepare; explain when and how to respond.
• Discuss what to do if you need to evacuate.
• Practice your plan.
(remember 1 gallon of
water for each pet)
Also: pet food, diapers
and/or baby food, if needed.
(remember 1 gallon of
water for each pet)
Also: pet food, diapers,
and/or baby food, if needed.
Suggested Foods
Select based on your family’s needs and preferences.
Pick low-salt, water-packed varieties when possible.
• Canned meat: tuna, chicken, ravioli, chili, beef stew, spam, corned beef, etc.
• Vegetables: green beans, kernel corn, peas, beets, kidney beans, carrots, etc.
• Fruit: pears, peaches, mandarin oranges, applesauce, etc.
• Cereal: Cheerios, Chex, Kix, Shredded Wheat, etc.
• Quick Energy Snacks: granola bars, raisins, etc.
To Do:
To Do:
To Do:
q Make a family plan.
q Check your house for
hazards.
q Use a video camera to tape q Install or test your smoke
the contents of your home
detector.
for insurance purposes.
q Tie water heater to wall
q Store video tape with
studs using plumber’s tape.
friend/ family member
who lives out of town.
q Date each perishable food
item using marking pen.
Remember to rotate your supplies every six months.
q Locate your gas meter
and water shutoffs
and attach a wrench
near them.
To Do:
In case of evacuation, your “Go-Pack” should:
• Be in a backpack or other similar container that is easily carried.
• Contain your most important items such as a change of clothes,
quarters for pay phones, out-of-state contact info, medications,
important papers, etc.
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Items marked with an asterisk “*” should be purchased for each member of the household