These contents can be assembled over a five month period on a weekly basis, and perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months.

 

For more information on assembling and refreshing supplies, contact the American Red Cross for their Disaster Supplies kit brochure.

Water: 3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container
Additional water for sanitation

Food: Minimum 3-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration, or preparation, and little or no water, for example:

First Aid Kit: (one for your home and one for each car)

 

Scissors
Sunscreen
Thermometer
Tweezers
Needle
Cleansing agent/soap
Latex gloves (2 pairs)
Tongue blades (2)
Moistened towelettes
Assorted sizes of safety pins
2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
4" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
Triangular bandages (3)
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

 

Laxative
Anti-diarrhea medication
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Activated Charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)

 

Whistle
Aluminum foil
Crowbar
Compass
Paper, pencil
Plastic sheeting
Medicine dropper
Needles, thread
Signal flare
Matches in a waterproof container
Assorted nails, wood screws
Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
Plastic storage containers
Heavy cotton or hemp rope
Cash or traveler's checks, change
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires
Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water

 

Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
Soap, liquid detergent
Personal hygiene items
Feminine supplies
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)

 

Sunglasses
Rain gear
Hat and gloves
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Blankets or sleeping bags
Thermal underwear
One complete change of clothing and footwear per person

For Baby:

Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Medication
Powdered milk

Food
Leash, harness or carrier
Records of vaccinations
Non-tippable food and water containers

 

Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records
Record of credit card account numbers and companies
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Record of bank account numbers
Inventory of valuable household goods
Important telephone numbers

 

Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Extra eye glasses
Contact lenses and supplies
Heart and high blood pressure medication