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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Emergency supplies

Water
One (1) gallon of water per person, per day. Keep at least a three day supply.
Food
Select foods that do not require refrigeration, preparation or cooking.
examples: ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; canned juices, milk and soup; sugar, salt, and pepper; peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bar, and trail mix; cookies, hard candy, cereal, instant coffee, and tea.
First Aid Kit
Tools and Supplies
examples: paper cups and plates, and plastic utensils; candles, battery operated radio and flashlight, extra batteries; cash or travelers checks; manual can opener, fire extinguisher, pliers, tape, waterproof matches, aluminum foil, paper, pencil, and map of area; toilet paper, soap, garbage bags, disinfectant, camp stove, lantern, and firewood.
Clothing and Bedding
One complete change of clothing per person, blankets, sleeping bag, hat, gloves, warm clothes, and sturdy shoes.
Special Items
Medicine, keep at least one week’s supply; contact lenses and supplies; toothpaste, toothbrush, entertainment, games and books.

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