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

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

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

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

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

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