CDC: Personal provisions, supplies, and equipment necessary to protect the health and safety of your family in an emergency.
April 9th, 2019The Basics
- Water
- Store at least 1 gallon of water per day for each person and each pet. You should consider storing more water than this for hot climates, for pregnant women, and for persons who are sick.
- Store at least a 3-day supply of water for each person and each pet. Try to store a 2-week supply, if possible.
- Observe the expiration date for store-bought water. Replace non-store bought water every 6 months.
- Store a bottle of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach (label should say it contains between 5-6% and 8.25% of sodium hypochlorite) to disinfect your water, if necessary, and to use for general cleaning and sanitizing.
- Nonperishable and ready-to-eat food, including special foods—such as nutrition drinks and ready-to-feed formula—for infants, people with dietary restrictions, food sensitivities and allergies, and medical conditions such as diabetes.
- Prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and contact lens solution.
- Assistive technologies, such as hearing aids and picture boards.
- Medical alert identification bracelet or necklace
- Health protection supplies, including insect repellentExternal, water purification tablets, and sunscreen.
- A change of clothes
- Medical equipment including:
- Canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs
- Nebulizers
- Oxygen equipment
- Blood sugar monitors
- Medical supplies, including:
- Antibacterial wipes
- Catheters
- Syringes
- Nasal cannulas
- Blood test strips
- First aid supplies, including:
- First aid reference
- Non-latex gloves
- Digital thermometer
- Waterproof bandages and gauze
- Tweezers and scissors
- A Stop the Bleed kit, including a tourniquet
- Sanitation and hygiene items, including:
- Soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Sanitizing wipes
- Garbage bags and plastic ties
- Toilet paper
- Feminine hygiene supplies
- Pet supplies
- Childcare supplies
- Baby supplies