□ Plastic, rolling storage container.                       

□ Bottled water.

□ Non-perishable food items.                                 

□ Battery-powered/hand crank or weather radio.

□ Flashlight and extra batteries.                             

□ First aid kit.

□ Whistle.                                                                  

□ Dust mask.

□ Plastic sheeting.                                                   

□ Duct tape.

□ Moist towelettes/personal care items.               

□ Garbage bags.

□ Wrench, pliers, multi-purpose tool, gloves.        

□ Manual can opener.

□ Local maps.                                                          

□ Cell phone with charger, traditional phone.

□ Prescription medication.                                     

□ Extra glasses.

□ Infant formula and diapers, baby food.               

□ Pet food and water.

□ Activities for children.                                           

□ Cash or traveler’s checks.

□ Emergency reference materials.            

□ Sleeping bags, bedding, towels.

□ Change of clothes, hat, sunscreen.                    

□ Bleach and dropper (16 drops/gallon).

□ Fire extinguisher.                                                  

□ Matches in water-proof container.

□ Paper/plastic towels, plates, utensils, cups.      

□ Paper and pencil.

□ Important documents and personal papers.      

□ Vitamins.

□ Insect repellant

Where can I get information to help keep myself and my family safe during an emergency?

These websites have information about emergency planning for individuals, families, homes, businesses, and schools: www.ready.gov, readync.org, www.redcross.org.

Bioterrorism Overview.

Chemical Emergencies Overview.

Natural Disaster and Severe Weather Overview.

Recent Outbreaks and Incidents Overview.

Terrorist Bombing Overview.

Radiological Emergencies Overview.

18 Emergency Preparedness Topics formatted for the deaf, blind, and limited sight populations.

When Disaster Strikes