To Get Started:
Meet With Your Family To Plan:
Should You Evacuate?
Suggested Foods:
Remember to rotate your supplies as needed for freshness!
In case of evacuation, your emergency evacuation or "Go-Pack" should:
Note: Items marked with an asterisk "*" should be purchased for each member of the household.
For water, plan to have one gallon of water, per person, per day! Pets should be counted also when figuring water!
Week 1, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 gallon water* ( ) 1 jar peanut butter ( ) 32 oz canned juice ( ) 1 manual can opener ( ) Instant coffee, tea and powdered drink mix ( ) Permanent marking pen to mark dates ( ) 1 gal water per pet ALSO: Pet food, diapers, baby food To Do: ( ) Make family plan ( ) Date perishable food items using pen |
Week 2, From Hardware Store ( ) Crescent wrench ( ) 50 ft heavy rope ( ) 1 roll duct tape ( ) 2 flashlights with batteries ( ) "Bungee" cords ALSO: Pet leash or carrier To Do: ( ) Check for household hazards ( ) Add latches to kitchen cabinet doors and acquire / install window protection devices |
Week 3, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 gallon water* ( ) 8 oz canned meat* ( ) 16 oz canned fruit ( ) 1 box sanitary napkins ( ) 1 gal water per pet ALSO: Pet food, diapers, baby food To Do: ( ) Record home contents for insurance purposes ( ) Store recording in a secure location |
Week 4, From Hardware Store ( ) 1 roll plumber's tape ( ) 1 crow bar ( ) Smoke detector with batteries ALSO: Extra medications or prescriptions marked "emergency use" if needed To Do: ( ) Install / test smoke detectors ( ) Plan for pet sheltering |
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Week 5, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 gal water* ( ) 8 oz canned meat* ( ) 16 oz canned fruit* ( ) 16 oz canned vegetables* ( ) 2 rolls toilet paper* ( ) Extra toothbrush* ( ) Toothpaste ALSO: Special diet foods if needed To Do: ( ) Have home fire drill |
Week 6, From First Aid Supply Store ( ) Aspirin or acetaminophen ( ) Compresses ( ) Roller gauze ( ) First aid tape ( ) Adhesive bandages ALSO: Extra hearing aid batteries if needed To Do: ( ) Check into day care or school disaster plans if you have children |
Week 7, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 gallon water* ( ) 16 oz ready-to-eat soup* ( ) 16 oz canned fruit* ( ) 16 oz canned vegetables* ( ) 1 gal water per pet ALSO: Extra plastic baby bottles, formula and diapers if needed To Do: ( ) Establish an emergency contact |
Week 8, From First Aid Supply Store ( ) Scissors ( ) Tweezers ( ) Antiseptic ( ) Thermometer ( ) Liquid hand soap ( ) Disposable hand wipes ( ) Sewing kit ALSO: Extra glasses,saline solution, contact lenses and lens case if needed To Do: ( ) Place extra shoes and flashlight under beds for emergency use at night |
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Week 9, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 gallon water* ( ) 16 oz ready-to-eat soup* ( ) Liquid dish soap ( ) Plain liquid bleach ( ) 1 box heavy garbage bags ( ) 1 gal water per pet ALSO: Extra pet food, diapers, baby food To Do: ( ) Place "family photos" in a secure place |
Week 10, From Hardware Store ( ) Waterproof portable plastic container with lid for important papers ( ) Portable AM/FM radio with batteries ALSO: Blankets or sleeping bags for each family member To Do: ( ) Photocopy important documents ( ) Store securely |
Week 11, From Grocery Store ( ) 32 oz canned juice* ( ) Large plastic food bags ( ) 1 box energy snacks ( ) 3 rolls paper towels ALSO: Sunscreen To Do: ( ) Store a roll of quarters for phone calls ( ) Locate nearest payphone |
Week 12, From First Aid Supply Store ( ) Anti-diarrhea medicine ( ) Rubbing alcohol ( ) 2 pr latex gloves ( ) Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal ( ) Children's vitamins ALSO: Denture care items if needed To Do: ( ) Locate utility shut offs and show the family |
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Week 13, From Hardware Store ( ) Whistle ( ) ABC fire extinguisher ( ) Pliers ( ) Vise-Grips To Do: ( ) Take First Aid and CPR classes |
Week 14, From Grocery Store ( ) 16 oz canned fruit* ( ) 8 oz canned meat* ( ) 16 oz canned vegetables* ( ) 1 pk paper plates ( ) 1 pk plastic utensils ( ) 1 pk paper cups ( ) Adult vitamins To Do: ( ) Plan to check on neighbors |
Week 15, From Hardware Store ( ) Extra flashlight with batteries ( ) 1 roll masking tape ( ) Hammer ( ) Assorted nails ( ) "L" brackets for securing furniture ( ) Wood screws To Do: ( ) Check roof turbines and prepare covers or plan for storage ( ) Secure water heater and other appliances and furniture against movement |
Week 16, From Grocery Store ( ) 8 oz canned meat* ( ) 16 oz canned vegetables* ( ) Heavy garbage bags ( ) Tissues ( ) Quick energy snacks To Do: ( ) Find neighborhood safety organizations ( ) Join them |
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Week 17, From Grocery Store ( ) 1 box graham crackers ( ) Assorted plastic containers with lids ( ) Assorted safety pins ( ) Dry cereal To Do: ( ) Arrange for a friend or neighbor to care for children when needed |
Week 18, From Hardware Store ( ) Latches or fasteners for cupboards ( ) Double sided tape and Velcro fasteners To Do: ( ) Pack a "go-pack" in case of evacuation ( ) Finish securing cabinets, furniture and appliances |
Week 19, From Grocery Store ( ) Heavy garbage bags ( ) Quick energy snacks To Do: ( ) Have a home disaster drill |
Week 20, From Hardware Store ( ) Camping or utility knife ( ) Extra radio with batteries ALSO: Purchase emergency escape ladder for second floor bedrooms if needed To Do: ( ) Learn workplace disaster plans |
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Week 21, From Hardware Store ( ) Heavy work gloves ( ) Disposable dust masks ( ) Screwdrivers ( ) Safety goggles |
Week 22, From Hardware Store ( ) Extra manual can opener ( ) 3 rolls of paper towels |
Week 23, From Grocery Store ( ) Camping lantern with extra fuel or batteries ( ) Extra flashlights with batteries |
Week 24, From Hardware Store ( ) Large plastic food containers ( ) Plastic food wrap ( ) Aluminum fo |
Remember: Check the kit every few months to be sure your supplies are fresh!