EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MID ATLANTIC REGION
ESSENTIALS
__Water – 1 gallon per person/day
__Water purification kit*
__First aid kit, freshly stocked
__First aid book
__Food**
__Can opener – manual
__Blankets or sleeping bags
__Radio, flashlight, &batteries
__Essential medications
__Extra pair of eyeglasses
__Extra pair of house & car keys
__Fire Extinguisher – A-B-C type
__Baby supplies: special foods/formula, bottles, diapers etc.
__Pet supplies: food, water & leash or carrier
__Cash & change: identification for each person
*Store 1 gallon of water per person per day – have enough for 3-7 days. A family of four should have 12-28 gallons of water stored.
*Seal water tightly in a food-grade plastic container, label them with date, and store in a cool, dark place. Rotate every 6 months.
*If you have concerns about safety of water, boil for 5 minutes, let cool, then shake to oxygenate.
*No power – add 16 drops of unscented bleach per 1 gallon of water. Shake and let set for 30 minutes, should have a slight chlorine smell.
SANITATION SUPPLIES
__Large plastic trash bags, for waste
__Large trash cans
__Bar soap & liquid detergent; wipes, hand sanitizer
__Shampoo
__Toothpaste/toothbrush
__Feminine hygiene supplies
__Toilet paper
__Household bleach – 5.25-6.00% hydrogen chloride
__Cat litter
COOKING
__Plastic knives, forks, spoons
__Paper plates & cups
__Paper towel & napkins
__Heavy duty aluminum foil
__Camping stove, charcoal grill, gas grill (always use outside!)
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
__Axe, shovel, broom
__Adjustable wrench to turn off gas
__Tool kit with screwdriver, pliers, hammer
__Coil of ½ inch rope
__Plastic tape, staple gun & sheeting for windows
__Plastic tarp
__Duct tape
SAFETY & COMFORT
__Sturdy shoes
__Heavy gloves for clearing debris
__Candles & matches
__Light Sticks
__Knife
__Garden hose for siphoning & firefighting
__Tent
__Communication devices, cell phone w/car charger
**FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
__Ready to eat canned meats, soups, fruit, vegetables
__Canned juices, milk & energy drinks, instant coffee, powdered milk
__High energy foods, like peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, protein bars
__Dried foods (select carefully, some have a high salt content)
__Instant meals that don’t require cooking or water
__Comfort foods, hard candy, cereals, snack bars, cookies
#Don’t forget manual can opener!!!
#Rotate food items every 6 months and buy what you will eat!
Assemble and store emergency supplies. Stocking up now and being prepared will add to your safety and comfort, in time of an emergency.
__Develop a list of disaster hazards for your community
__Develop a list of training needed by your family
__Select your out-of-area contact person (in case you get separated from your family)
__Discuss your family disaster plan
__Locate the switch for the utilities for you home, know how to turn off
__Develop a list of telephone numbers you would need in a disaster