All households are encouraged to develop an emergency supplies kit for use in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Your kit should contain items that will allow your family to sustain themselves without assistance for at least 72 hours (3 days).
Suggested items for your kit include:
- Board games and books for entertainment
- Bottled water
- Cell phone and charger
- Clothing and bedding
- Dust mask
- First aid kit
- Flashlights, extra batteries, and a radio
- Important family documents
- Manual can opener
- Non-perishable food
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Special items for infants or elderly
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries and sanitation supplies
- Tools
- Whistle
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