What you need for a home disaster supply kit

May 31, 2022 1 min read

Food and Sanitation

• Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)

• Nonperishable food (for at least 3 – 7 days)

• Cooler and ice for food and medications

• Matches and a lighter

• Camp stove or grill and pots and pans

• Plastic dishes and eating utensils

• Infant and/or senior supplies

• Pet food, bowls, leash, toys and vaccination records

• Cleaning supplies

• Hand sanitizer

Health and Safety

• Soap, shampoo and other personal hygiene items

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Towels

• Clothing for each family member

• Rain jackets, boots and pants

• Blankets and extra bedding

• First Aid Kit

• 2-week supply of prescribed medications

• Sunglasses, sunscreen and mosquito repellant

• Chemical light sticks

Communication

• Flashlight

• Batteries for radio, flashlight, hearing aids, other devices

• NOAA Weather Radio

• Pad and pencils or pens

• Cash, checks and credit cards

• Mobile devices and chargers

• Spare keys

• Whistle

• Identification cards, insurance policies, important records

• Books, cards and games

Source: Lee County Emergency Management