Disaster Supplies Checklists

The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disaster supplies

kit that will meet your family’s needs. First Aid Supplies

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Adhesive bandages, various sizes

5”x 9”sterile dressing

Conforming roller gauze bandage

Triangular bandages

3”x 3”sterile gauze pads

4”x 4”sterile gauze pads

Roll 3”cohesive bandage

Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-

based hand sanitizer

Antiseptic wipes

Pairs large, medical grade,

non-latex gloves

Tongue depressor blades

Adhesive tape, 2”width

Antibacterial ointment

Cold pack

Scissors (small, personal)

Tweezers

Assorted sizes of safety pins

Cotton balls

Thermometer

Tube of petroleum jelly or other

lubricant

Sunscreen

CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield

First aid manual

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Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever

Anti-diarrhea medication

Antacid (for stomach upset)

Laxative

Vitamins

Prescriptions

Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses ation and Hygiene Supplies

for personal sanitation uses and toilet

paper

Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight

lid

Tooth paste, toothbrushes Disinfectant and household chlorine

bleach

Shampoo, comb, and brush A small shovel for digging a latrine

Deodorants, sunscreen Toilet paper

Razor, shaving cream

Lip balm, insect repellent

Contact lens solutions

Mirror

Feminine supplies

Tools

Portable, battery-powered radio or

television and extra batteries

Manual can opener

NOAA Weather Radio, if

appropriate for your area

Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and

plastic utensils

Flashlight and extra

batteries

All-purpose knife

Signal fl are Household liquid bleach to treat

drinking water

Matches in a waterproof container

(or waterproof matches)

Sugar, salt, pepper

Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel,

and other tools

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap

Duct tape and scissors Resealable plastic bags

Plastic sheeting Small cooking stove and a can

of cooking fuel (if food must be

cooked)

Whistle

Small canister, ABC-type fi re extinguisher

Comfort Items

Tube tent Games

Compass Cards

Work gloves Books

Paper, pens, and pencils Toys for kids

Needles and thread Foods

Battery-operated travel alarm clock

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Water

Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables

Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup

High-energy foods such as peanut butter,

jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and

trail mix.

Vitamins

Special foods for infants or persons on special

diets

Cookies, hard candy

Instant coffee

Cereals

Powdered milk Clothes and Bedding Supplies

Item

Complete change of clothes

Sturdy shoes or boots

Rain gear

Hat and gloves

Extra socks

Extra underwear

Thermal underwear

Sunglasses

Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows

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Cash and coins

Credit cards

Extra set of house keys and car keys

Copies of the following:

•Birth certifi cate

•Marriage certifi cate

•Driver’s license

•Social Security cards

•Passports

•Wills

•Deeds

•Inventory of household goods

•Insurance papers

•Immunization records

•Bank and credit card account numbers

Emergency contact list and phone numbers

• Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go