Preparing a Disaster Kit
Preparing a disaster kit is so, so important, especially while dealing with a disability to ensure easy accessibility! A basic emergency supply kit should include the following recommended items:
★ Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
★ Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
★ Battery-powered or crank radio and a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio tone alert
★ Flashlight
★ First-aid kit
★ Extra batteries
★ Whistle to signal for help
★ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
★ Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
★ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
★ Manuel can opener for food
★ Local maps
★ Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:
★ Perscription medications
★ Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids, or laxatives
★ Glasses and contact lense solution
★ Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream
★ Pet food and extra water for your pet
★ Cash or traveler's checks
★ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
★ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
★ Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
★ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
★ Fire extinguisher
★ Matches in a waterproof container
★ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
★ Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels, and plastic utensils
★ Paper and pencil
★ Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children
What do you include in your disaster kit?
Source: ready.gov/build-a-kit
Keyword: Tarpaulin
I have a kit for the hospital, a 72 hours kit for emergency evacuation, and a box with everything i need for stay locked in my house for 10 DAYS.
This post is about the 72 hours kit, so here is :
(You can notify that I would never quit without my cat)
@TortueDesBois
That is a very well put together emergency kit! +2 potato points for you (one for you, and one for your cat 
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I have a bag for 'brown bagging' ready to go to the hospital, and some of the things I would also need aren't in there, but are in my purse, as I want to carry them with me most of the time when I go out.
My husband and I have talked about getting an emergency kit ready, but put it off. We do have most of the things we would need, it's just not all together. The meds are difficult, as it's not always possible to get them on time to keep extras for a kit.