Personal Preparedness Kit

Home Emergency Prep Kit:

  • Water
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flashlight
  • Non-Perishable Food Can Opener
  • Plastic Utensils
  • Warm Clothes and Sturdy Shoes
  • Blankets
  • Battery Operated Radio
  • Cash
  • Tools
  • Matches
  • Prescriptions
  • Copies of Personal Documents
  • Personal Hygiene Items
  • Writing and Activity Items

Car Emergency Prep Kit:

  • Work Gloves
  • Local Paper Maps
  • Jumper Cables
  • Emergency Phone Number

Emergency Prep Kit for Infants and Toddlers:

  • Formula, disposal bottles
  • Additional water
  • Diapers/wipes
  • Baby cereal/food
  • Clothes
  • Toys
  • Infant medication
  • Pedialyte, electrolyte replacement solution

Emergency Prep Kit for Animals and Pets:

  • Personal Hygiene Items
  • Additional water: 1 gallon per pet
  • Food
  • Food/Water Bowl
  • Treats
  • Toys
  • Vaccination and medical records
  • Pet Medication

NOTE: Below is a breakdown of the above items that should be included in your prep kit

Water: 1 GALLON PER PERSON PER DAY, ex: 1-gallon x 1-person x 5 days = 5 gallons
First Aid Kit: antiseptic wipes, antibacterial ointment, gauze pads, bandage adhesive, medical adhesive tape, pain-relief medication, antihistamine (treat allergic reactions), splints, cold-pack, and disposal gloves.
Flashlight & Battery-Operated Radio: extra batteries
Non-Perishable Food: jerky, power bars, nuts, peanut butter, canned tuna, cereal, pasta, dried fruit, etc.
Cash: small bills and coins
Matches: waterproof matches or in a sealed container
Tools: Pliers, hammer, duct tape, screwdriver, whistle, pocketknife. Prescription: information regarding the medication
Copies of Important Documentation: identification, passport, social security, birth certificate
Personal Hygiene & Sanitation Items: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, baby wipes, toilet paper
Emergency Phone Numbers: police department non-emergency number, local emergency/hospital, insurance information, any medical condition, primary doctor contact, dentist, home information, emergency contacts (family members), trusted neighbors contact