Disaster Kits

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Adult Bag (each person)

  • Flashlight, batteries, and light sticks
  • Portable radio and batteries
  • Keys (house and car)
  • Monet (coins and bills)
  • Glasses, contact lenses, and solutions
  • Medications (at least one-week supply
  • Comfortable walking shoes, two pairs of socks
  • Comfortable clothing (sweats, extra underwear)
  • Jacket or sweatshirt
  • Whistle (call for help if trapped)
  • Pocket knife
  • Paper and pencil
  • "Okay" and "Help" signs (provided by CERT)
  • Emergency phone list, out-of-state contact #
  • Lists of people to notify if you are injured
  • Copies of important documents: insurance, identification, social security, etc.
  • Small first aid kit
  • Toilet articles: comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, washcloth, face towel, shampoo, lotion, razor, lip balm, emery board, nail clipper, sanitary products, tissue, sunscreen, etc.
  • Toilet paper
  • Zip-lock bags, plastic grocery bags
  • Good book, playing cards, crossword puzzles
  • Work gloves, several pairs of latex gloves
  • Blanket
  • Plastic ground cloth
  • Dust mask
  • Crow bar (may need to remove debris)
  • Drinking water – store in a separate place (minimum one gallon per person)
  • Food
  • Snacks (granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter)

Seniors or Disabled Bag - in addition to the Adult Grab ‘n Go Kit

  • Food for special diet needs
  • Batteries for hearing aids, wheelchair, etc.
  • List of style and serial # of medical devices
  • Special supplies: oxygen, catheters, etc.
  • Prescriptions for eyeglasses (not older than one year)
  • Personal sanitary items (Depends, disposable bags, ties, wipes.)
  • For guide dogs see Pet Grab ‘n Go Kit

Infant and Toddler Bags - in addition to the Adult Grab ‘n Go Kit

  • Thermometer
  • Medicine dropper
  • Pedialite, electrolyte replacement solution
  • Tylenol, Triaminic and other medications
  • Firm soled slippers or shoes
  • Toys, books, stuffed animals
  • Authorization to Consent to Treatment of Minor Form, completed.
  • Formula, disposable bottles, nipples
  • Diapers and wipes
  • Instant baby cereal
  • Bowl and spoon
  • Sunscreen
  • At least two changes of clothes
  • Light jacket

Pet Grab ‘n Go Kits

  • Food, water – 3 day supply for each pet
  • Bowls – non-spillable
  • Collar and leash – for dogs and cats
  • Muzzle
  • Poop scooper, bags
  • Treats, toys
  • Blanket, towel or newspaper for warmth
  • ID tag should always be placed on the pet
  • Extra name tag
  • License number
  • Pet carrier or crate for each pet labeled with pet owner’s information (keep near your bag).
  • Name, address and phone number of veterinarian, animal control agency and shelters.
  • People to contact to take care of the animal
  • Vaccination and medical records. Keep inoculations current. In an emergency, pets may come in contact with diseased animals.
  • Allergy or other special instructions.
  • Pet First Aid Kit
    • Scissors
    • Gauze pads
    • Wipes
    • Instant cold pack
    • Adhesive tape
    • Tweezers
    • Soap
    • Antiseptic cream
    • Eye drops

Car Emergency Kit

  • Water
  • Food (canned, dehydrated, snacks)
  • Sweater or jacket, extra clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Money (coins and bills)
  • Flashlight (extra batteries)
  • Blanket
  • First Aid Kit (bandages, gauze, etc.)
  • Pocket knife
  • Matches (waterproof)
  • Flares
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Work gloves
  • Jumper cables
  • Pencil and paper
  • Tools (screwdriver, pliers, wire, crowbar, rope, etc.)
  • Emergency phone numbers, including your contact person
  • Maps of your most traveled routes
  • Personal items – eyeglasses, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, tissues, hand wipes, toilet tissue, etc.
  • Special needs – medication, diapers, infant formula, etc.
  • Favorite book, crossword puzzles or games