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Appendix B
Appendix B:
Disaster Supplies Checklists
The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disaster sup-
plies kit that will meet your familys needs.
First Aid Supplies
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, alco-
hol-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
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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies
Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Laxative
Vitamins
Prescriptions
Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies
Washcloth and towelHeavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties
for personal sanitation uses and toilet
paper
Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizerMedium-sized plastic bucket with tight
lid
Tooth paste, toothbrushesDisinfectant and household chlorine
bleach
Shampoo, comb, and brushA small shovel for digging a latrine
Deodorants, sunscreenToilet paper
Razor, shaving cream
Lip balm, insect repellent
Contact lens solutions
Mirror
Feminine supplies
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Equipment and Tools
Portable, battery-powered radio or Manual can opener
television and extra batteries
NOAA Weather Radio, if Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and
appropriate for your area plastic utensils
Flashlight and extra All-purpose knife
batteries
Signal Ñ areHousehold liquid bleach to treat
drinking water
Matches in a waterproof container Sugar, salt, pepper
(or waterproof matches)
Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, Aluminum foil and plastic wrap
and other tools
Duct tape and scissorsResealable plastic bags
Plastic sheetingSmall cooking stove and a can
of cooking fuel (if food must be
cooked)
Whistle
Small canister, ABC-type Ð re extin-
guisher
Tube tentGames
CompassCards
Work glovesBooks
Paper, pens, and pencilsToys for kids
Needles and threadFoods
Battery-operated travel alarm clock
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Food and Water
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
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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Documents and Keys
Make sure you keep these items in a watertight container
Personal identi Ð cation
Cash and coins
Credit cards
Extra set of house keys and car keys
Copies of the following:
¥ Birth certi Ð cate
¥ Marriage certi Ð cate
¥ Driver È s license
¥ Social Security cards
¥ Passports
¥ Wills
¥ Deeds
¥ Inventory of household goods
¥ Insurance papers
¥ Immunization records
¥ Bank and credit card account numbers
¥ Stocks and bonds
Emergency contact list and phone numbers
Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go
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