Build an Emergency Kit

3/19/2019 (Permalink)

Be Prepared at your home or business with an Emergency Kit. https://www.ready.gov/ suggests you have enough supplies to last for at least three days. Below are some suggested items to include in your kit.

• 3-day Supply of non-perishable food
• Water-One gallon per person per day
• First-aid kit
• Prescription Medication
• Sleeping bags and blankets
• Fire Extinguisher
• Hygiene products
• Flashlights
• Extra Batteries
• Cell phone charger
• Change of clothes
• Matches in weatherproof container
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Whistle to signal for help
• Pet supplies
• Infant supplies
• Important documents in weatherproof container (insurance documents, bank records, IDs)

You can also keep a condensed Emergency Kit in your vehicle as well. For a more extensive kit go to ready.gov/