Emergency preparation kit checklist

Extra water (2 – 4 qts. per person per day)
Food (energy food bars and dehydrated food)
Flashlight or headlamp
First aid kit (first aid books, insect repellent)
Spare batteries and bulbs (for flashlights, headlamps and radios)
Butane or propane stoves for outdoor cooking
Cook set & Utensils
Extra clothes per person (shirt, jacket, pants, socks, hat, shoes)
Water purification (chemical or filter)
Extra cash, important papers in a waterproof pouch
Medicines (prescriptions, pain relievers, sunscreen, extra glasses)
Waterproof matches/ lighter (zip lock baggies)
Multi-Tool/knife
A game, cards, reading material
Battery operated portable radio
Sewing kit & Duct Tape
Adjustable wrench (for turning off water and gas)
Candle lantern and candles
Whistle to signal for help
Emergency phone numbers
Toiletries
Sleeping bags and pads/ space blankets
Shelter (tent or tarp)
Paper & pencil
Garbage bag

Store everything in a large duffle bag, backpack, case, or container.

Everyone in your household should know where it is keptâ€”Remember to keep it in a handy place.

Use this preparedeness checklist to take inventory of the emergency supplies stored in your home or office. You can purchase many of these items in the CoTradeCo store. Whether you build or buy your kit with CoTradeCo or not, please have a kit ready. The safety of you and your family is the most important thing.

For more information about Emergency and Disaster Preparedness we recommend visiting READY.gov. Ready Campaign at Ready.gov is a website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Citizens Corps. Also check out this handy guide from Stay Safe.

If you are looking for ready-to-go emergency preparedness kits you can find them and various other supplies in our emergency preparedness kits and first aid kits categories.

For other safety related items please visit the Personal Safety or Industrial Safety departments

Emergency preparation kit checklist

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