 | Place in Storage Bin:
- 1 gallon of water per person per day
- Cellphone charger
- Battery-powered standard AM/FM radio and batteries or weather radio
- Flashlight/batteries
- Protein bars
Personalized Item: (if applicable)
- Diapers and essential medications
- Car adapter for small electronics
To Do:
- Develop/update family communications plan
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- 1 gallon of water per person per day
- First-aid kit, or gather Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, nitrile latex gloves and gauze pads
- 1 package of toilet paper
- Dried fruit and/or nuts
Personalized Item: (if applicable)
To Do:
- Find natural gas and water shut- offs. Place appropriate wrench near valves.
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- 1 gallon of water per person per day
- Cash, in small denominations
- Disposable wipes
- Crackers and peanut butter and jelly Personalized Item: (if applicable)
- Baby bottles and formula
To Do:
- 5 Scan or make copies of birth certificates, licenses and passports. Store in a plastic bag, on a thumb drive or send to an email account that is accessible from anywhere.
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- Five gallon bucket with lid
- Plastic tarp
- Work gloves
- Ready-to-eat meals
Personalized Item: (if applicable) To Do:
- Arrange for emergency care for children, elders and/or pets
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- Disposable dust mask (one per person)
- Travel sized shampoo, body wash and deodorant
- Manual can opener
- Canned vegetables (one can for every two people)
- Mirror
Personalized Item: (if applicable)
To Do:
- Scan or make copies of health care information, including vaccination records, prescription information and insurance. Store in a plastic bag, on a thumb drive or send to an email account that is accessible from anywhere.
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- Duct tape
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and hairbrush for all family members
- Unscented liquid household bleach for water purification
- Canned meat (one can for every two people)
Personalized Item: (if applicable)
To Do:
- Practice alternate methods of evacuation
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- Disposable eating utensils
- Camp-style stove, fuel and matches in a waterproof container
- Disposable plates and heavy duty garbage bags
- Canned soup (one can per person)
Personalized Item: (if applicable)
To Do:
- Purchase and/or install emergency escape ladders, if necessary
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 | Place in Storage Bin:
- Extra batteries for flashlight and radio
- Pan to use on camp-style stove
- Bleach
- Pain reliever e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Canned fruit (one can for every two people)
Personalized Item: (if applicable) To Do:
- Send video contents of home to email or store a copy of the video in an alternate location
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - Extra flashlight
- Whistle
- Paper towels
- Granola and/or snack bars
- Large, clear, empty plastic jar, such as mayonnaise, and a candle to fit inside
Personalized Item: (if applicable) - Pet leash and crate
- Make copies of pet vaccination and/or prescription information
To Do: - Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Test the alarms
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - 1 gallon of water per person per day
- Dishwashing liquid
- Thermometer and tweezers
- Cereal (one box for every four people)
- Collapsible shovel
Personalized Item: (if applicable) To Do: - Establish out-of-town contacts
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - 1 gallon of water per person per day
- Paper, pen, pencil and scissors
- Sunscreen
- Protein bars
Personalized Item: (if applicable) To Do: - Determine signal with family and friends to be used to communicate safety.
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - 1 gallon of water per person per day
- Laxative/antidiarrheal medicines
- Rolled bandages and safety pins
- Dried fruit and/or nuts
Personalized Item: (if applicable) - Extra battery for motorized mobility aid
To Do: - Make copies of credit and debit card account information. Store in a plastic bag.
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - Fire extinguisher
- Antacid
- Hammer and nails
- Crackers and peanut butter and jelly
Personalized Item: (if applicable) - Extra prescription glasses
To Do: - Review and finish video task
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - An extra pair of sturdy shoes per person
- Screwdriver
- Safety goggles
- Ready-to-eat meals
Personalized Item: (if applicable) To Do: - Prepare emergency car kit
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - One towel per person
- Pliers
- Hard hat
- Canned vegetables (one can for every two people)
To Do: |
 | Place in Storage Bin: - An extra pair of sturdy shoes per person
- Screwdriver
- Safety goggles
- Ready-to-eat meals
Personalized Item: (if applicable) |
 | Place in Storage Bin: - An extra set of clothes per person
- Petroleum jelly
- Kleenex
- Canned soup (one can per person)
Personalized Item: (if applicable) |
 | Place in Storage Bin: - Rain gear
- Rubbing alcohol
- Adhesive tape
- Canned fruit (one can for every two people)
Personalized Item: (if applicable) - Talking clock for visually impaired
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - Cash, in small denominations
- Sleeping bag and/or blanket for each person
- Map of local area
- Granola and/or snack bars
Personalized Item: (if applicable) - Extra cane for visually impaired
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 | Place in Storage Bin: - Sewing kit
- Signal flare and compass
- Liquid detergent and hand soap
- Cereal (one box for every four people)
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It’s important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies which can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that help make a difference.