Having an emergency kit available is important to ensure that you can be self sufficient in case of disaster. There is a chance that you may not be able to receive help for up to 72 hrs so having essential supplies could mean the difference between life and death.

The kit should be light enough that a child could carry it. If you have a large family and the kit is too heavy, then divide it up into smaller kits for each person.

Emergency kit item list

1. Water – 6 liters per person. Water should be in plastic containers.
2. Non perishable foods such as trail mix, MRE’s, and energy bars
3. Flashlight and spare batteries
4. Can Opener (manual)
5. Battery powered radio
6. Spare keys (house and car)
7. Money (small bills and coins)
8. Copy of Disaster Preparedness Plan
9. Special items such as medication, diapers, formula, etc.
10. Candles and matches
11. Change of clothes
12. Blankets and/or sleeping bags
13. Camping stove
14. White and/or Red cloth or whistle (to signal for help)