Basic Medical Supplies.

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Some Things to keep on hand.

Items to include in a basic Emergency Supply Kit:

  • Water.  At least one gallon of water per person per day,  three days worth.  Used for drinking and sanitation.
  • Food.  At least a supply that will last three days, of NON-Perishable food. (Canned or dry goods.)
  • Can opener for food.( If kit has canned food.)
  • FIRST AID KIT.  (Preferible one with nitrile gloves.)
  • Battery-powered or hand cranked radio.  If possible a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries.
  • Flashlight and extra batteries for it.
  • A Whistle  to signal for help, so you can be heard.
  • Dust mask, to help filter out fine matter in the air and plastic sheeting and duct tape for a  shelter-in place.
  • Moist towlettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
  • A wrench or pliers  to turn off utilites if needed.
  • Local maps of your area.  (In case sign are knocked down.)

Other basics in case of an emergency.

  • A first aid book or information from www.ready.gov 
  • A supply of prescription medications & eye glasses.
  • If you have pets.  Pet food and extra water for each pet.
  • If you have an infant.  Infant formula and diapers.
  • Cash, traveler's checks and pocket change.
  • Important documentation for the family.  Or copies of insurance policies, identification papers, bank accounts, in a waterproof portable container.
  • Matches in a waterproof container, such as a ziplock  sandwich bag.
  • Feminine hygiene and personal supplies.
  • Pen and pencil.
  • Sleeping bag or blanket for each person.  Consider additional bedding if you live in a colder climate.
  • Or perhaps an mylar emergency blanket.  In first aid kit.
  • Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.  A jacket if you live in colder climates.
  • Fire Extinguisher.
  • Disposable cups, plates, and plastic utensils, paper towels.
  • Regular household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper.  When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant.  Or if no clean water is available, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular liquid bleach per gallon of water. (Using the medicine dropper for the 16 drops.)  Do NOt use scented, color safe or bleaches with other cleaners added to them.
  • If you have children.  Games or puzzles or some for of activity.