26 Things to Have in an Emergency Kit

Members of the Grafton Community Emergency Response Team urge all residents to keep a kit of basic supplies in hand should an emergency ever be declared.

 The kit should include:

• WATER, 1 gallon per person per day, for 3 days
• FOOD, at least 3 day supple of non-perishable food
• INFANT FORMULA, DIAPERS
• CAN OPENER, non-electric type
• PAPER PLATES, CUPS, TOWELS, PLASTIC UTENSILS
• LIGHTER, MATCHES in water-proof container
• RADIO, battery or hand crank with extra batteries
• FLASHLIGHT, regular or Led, with extra batteries
• FIRST AID KIT
• WHISTLE, used to signal for help
• DUST MASKS, to help filter pollutants in the air
• PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE, used to build a shelter in place
• TOWELETTES, GARBAGE BAGS, BAG TIES, used for personal saniatation
• WRENCH OR PLIERS, to shut off utilities
• PET FOOD AND WATER, Non-perishable, in waterproof container for 3 days.
• MEDICATIONS, have a list of all needed and keep meds in one place
• DOCUMENTS, make copies of insurance, IDs, bank accounts, etc., and place in a waterproof containe
• UN-SCENTED CHLORINE BLEACH, 9 parts water to 1 part bleach for sanitation. 
• MEDICINE DROPPER, 16 drops bleach to 1 gallon of water for drinking. Let drinking water sit for at least a half hour
• FIRE EXTINGUISHER
• PAPER, PENS, PENCILS and toys and games for children
• KEYS, extra keys to house, car and anything else that is locked
• PERSONAL ITEMS such as soaps, shampoo, tooth paste and brushes, combs, etc  
• CLOTHING LIST type of clothing for each person, 2 pair of  shoes, etc .
• LIST with reminders about blankets and sleeping bags and where they are kept.
• PLASTIC CONTAINER  Place as many items listed above in this container. Write a list of other items needed and where they can be located and put this notebook in the container.   

           For more on how to plan for an emergency, see http://patch.com/A-fnY9 .