Make sure your emergency kit is stocked
with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and
easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the
store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have,
such as supplies for pets, or seniors.
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your
own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and
other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a
collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
To assemble your kit,
store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit
in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency
supply kit could 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 hand crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with 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
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup
battery
Download the Recommended Supplies List (PDF)
Additional Emergency
Supplies
Consider adding the
following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:
- Prescription medications
- Non-prescription medications
such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
- Glasses and contact lens
solution
- Infant formula, bottles,
diapers, wipes, 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
Maintaining Your Kit
After assembling your
kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:
- Keep canned food in a cool, dry place
- Store boxed food in tightly
closed plastic or metal containers
- Replace expired items as
needed
- Re-think your needs every
year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.
Kit Storage Locations
Since you do not know
where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and
vehicles.
- Home: Keep this kit in a
designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home
quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
- Work: Be prepared to shelter at
work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and
other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes,
stored in a “grab and go” case.
- Vehicle: In case you are stranded,
keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.
Click Here For: FEMA Emergency Supply List
If you have any
question,please call 585-428-6739
Or Email
us at Fireweb@cityofrochester.gov