When a disaster strikes, it’s important to be prepared. That’s why it’s essential to have a disaster supply kit on hand. Here’s what you should include in your kit:
Water: You should have at least one gallon of water per person, per day.
Food: Non-perishable food items that will last for at least three days.
Flashlight: A flashlight with extra batteries.
First Aid Kit: A kit that includes bandages, gauze, disinfectant, etc.
Radio: A battery-operated or hand-crank radio.
Clothing and Bedding: A change of clothes and extra blankets.
Important Documents: Copies of important documents like your driver’s license, passport, etc.
Tools: A multi-purpose tool like a Swiss Army knife.
Special Needs Items: Any items that you or a family member might need, such as prescription medication.
Here are three sources that provide more information about disaster supply kits:
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1555-25045-0155/basic_disaster_supplies_kit.pdf