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Appendix B: Disaster Supplies Checklists
- Appendix B: Disaster Supplies Checklists (PDF 41KB)
The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disaster supplies kit that will meet your family’s needs.
First Aid Supplies
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Vehicle |
Work |
| Adhesive bandages, various sizes |
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| 5 " x 9 " sterile dressing |
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| Conforming roller gauze bandage |
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| Triangular bandages |
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| 3 " x 3 " sterile gauze pads |
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| 4 " x 4 " sterile gauze pads |
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| Roll 3 " cohesive bandage |
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| Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-based hand sanitizer |
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| Antiseptic wipes |
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| Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves |
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| Tongue depressor blades |
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| Adhesive tape, 2 " width |
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| Antibacterial ointment |
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| Cold pack |
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| Scissors (small, personal) |
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| Tweezers |
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| Assorted sizes of safety pins |
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| Cotton balls |
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| Thermometer |
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| Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant |
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| Sunscreen |
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| CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield |
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| First aid manual |
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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies
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Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
| Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever |
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| Anti-diarrhea medication |
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| Antacid (for stomach upset) |
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| Laxative |
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| Vitamins |
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| Prescriptions |
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| Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses |
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Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies
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| Washcloth and towel |
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Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and toilet paper |
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| Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer |
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Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid |
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| Tooth paste, toothbrushes |
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Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach |
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| Shampoo, comb, and brush |
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A small shovel for digging a latrine |
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| Deodorants, sunscreen |
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Toilet paper |
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| Razor, shaving cream |
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Contact lens solutions |
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| Lip balm, insect repellent |
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Mirror |
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| Feminine supplies |
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Equipment and Tools
| Tools |
Kitchen items |
| Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries |
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Manual can opener |
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| NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area |
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Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils |
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| Flashlight and extra batteries |
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All-purpose knife |
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| Signal flare |
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Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water |
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| Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches) |
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Sugar, salt, pepper |
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| Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools |
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Aluminum foil and plastic wrap |
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| Duct tape and scissors |
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Resealable plastic bags |
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| Plastic sheeting |
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Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if food must be cooked) |
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| Whistle |
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| Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher |
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Comfort Items |
| Tube tent |
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Games |
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| Compass |
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Cards |
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| Work gloves |
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Books |
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| Paper, pens, and pencils |
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Toys for kids |
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| Needles and thread |
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Foods |
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| Battery-operated travel alarm clock |
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Food and Water
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Home |
Vehicle |
Work |
| Water |
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| Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables |
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| Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup |
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| High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix |
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| Vitamins |
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| Special foods for infants or persons on special diets |
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| Cookies, hard candy |
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| Instant coffee |
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| Cereals |
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| Powdered milk |
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Clothes and Bedding Supplies
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| Complete change of clothes |
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| Sturdy shoes or boots |
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| Rain gear |
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| Hat and gloves |
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| Extra socks |
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| Extra underwear |
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| Thermal underwear |
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| Sunglasses |
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| Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows |
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Documents and Keys
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| Personal identification |
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| Cash and coins |
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| Credit cards |
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| Extra set of house keys and car keys |
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| Copies of the following: |
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| Birth certificate |
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| Marriage certificate |
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| Driver's license |
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| Social Security cards |
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| Passports |
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| Wills |
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| Deeds |
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| Inventory of household goods |
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| Insurance papers |
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| Immunization records |
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| Bank and credit card account numbers |
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| Stocks and bonds |
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| Emergency contact list and phone numbers |
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| Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go |
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