Build a Disaster Kit
Your family emergency supply kit will include a number of items. Here is a list of things you should include:

Water
Store water in plastic containers. You will need one gallon of water per person, per day. (2 quarts for drinking, and 2 quarts for food preparation and sanitation.) Keep at least a 3-day supply, and change your supply every 90 days.

Food
Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. You'll want items that require no refrigeration, little preparation and little or no water. Good things to include are:

• canned goods (meats, vegetables and fruits)
• canned juices, milk and soup
• comfort foods like cookies, hard candy, cereal, instant coffee and tea bags
• high-energy foods like peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, trail mix, and crackers

Clothing & Bedding
Plan for one complete change of clothing and footwear for each person in your household. Other necessities include:

• Blankets and sleeping bags
• Hat and gloves
• Rain gear
• Sturdy shoes or work boots
• Thermal underwear

Tools & Supplies
Keeping tools and other supplies together will come in handy during an emergency. These items should be included:

• Battery operated tv or radio
• Cash or traveler's checks and change
• Cellular phone
• Extra batteries
• Flashlight and batteries
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Needle and thread
• Non-electric can opener
• Paper or plastic eating utensils
• Personal hygiene items
• Plastic sheeting
• Pliers and a shut-off wrench for utilities
• Soap and liquid detergent
• Tape, paper and pencil
• Toilet paper
• Utility knife

First Aid Kit
In case of minor injuries, a good first aid kit should include:

• 2" sterile gauze pads (4 to 6)
• 2" sterile roller bandages (3)
• 3" sterile roller bandages (4)
• 4" sterile gauze pads (4 to 6)
• Adhesive tape
• Antiseptic spray
• Latex gloves (2 pair)
• Moist towelettes
• Petroleum jelly
• Scissors, tweezers, needles and safety pins
• Sterile adhesive bandages
• Sunscreen
• Thermometer
• Triangular bandages (3)