21 Weeks to Prep

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Tour your home to gather items you already have. Place all items in a waterproof bag or container before packing in kit. Check off each item as you go:

___ A sturdy, easy-to-carry container to hold items (backpack, duffle bag or large tote)

___ A set of clothes and sturdy shoes for each family member

___ Copies of important papers (birth certificates, ID, insurance policies, passports, home lease/deed etc)

___ A 3-day supply of your medications

___ A current list of family phone numbers and e-mails including someone who can be reached if local lines are down

___ A map (mark an evacuation route from your local area)

___ Extra cash in small bills

___ Spare keys for house and car

___ Spare glasses or contacts and solution

___ Books or toys

___ 1 gallon water

___ 1 jar peanut butter

___ 1 box crackers

___ 2 boxes energy bars

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ 2 cans meat/fish

___ 2 cans fruit/veggies

___ Manual can opener

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ 1 bottle juice

___ 1 pkg hand sanitizer

___ 1 antibacterial soap

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ 1 liquid dish soap

___ 2 rolls toilet paper

___ 1 box facial tissues

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ First aid kit & guide

___ Latex gloves

___ Tweezers

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ Thermometer

___ Allergy/pain reliever in childproof container

___ Sunscreen

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ Feminine supplies

___ Comb & brush

___ 1 potted meat

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ Towels & washcloths

___ Toothbrushes & paste

___ Shampoo, bar soap

___ Deodorant

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ Umbrella/slicker

___ Scarf

___ Winter gloves

___1 bottle juice

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ 1 pkg energy snacks

___ Emergency blanket

___ Matches

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ Flashlight

___ Batteries

___ Cotton rope

___ 1 bottle juice

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ Screwdriver

___ Utility knife

___ Pliers

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 2 cans fruit/veggies

___ 1 pkg eating utensils

___ 1 pkg plastic cups

___ Paper towels/napkins

___ Weather radio $1.75

___ Pet food & dishes

___ Extra water

___ Leash

___ Litter pan/litter

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ 2 cans meat/fish

___ Cell phone & charger

___ Dried fruit and nuts

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ Extra flashlight

___ Extra batteries for radio and flashlight

___ 1 bottle juice

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 1 gallon water

___ Work gloves

___ Dust masks

___ Chlorine bleach

___ Garbage bags & ties

___ Weather radio $1.75*

 ___ 1 gallon water

___ Plastic sheeting

___ Plastic bucket & lid

___ Disinfectant

___ Notebook & pen

___ Weather radio $1.75*

___ 2 boxes dry cereal

___ Box graham crackers

___ Whistle

___ Duct tape

___ 1 pkg energy snacks

___ Weather radio $1.75*

 ___ Comfort foods

___ Scissors

___ Extra blankets

___ Small pillows

___ Water container

___ Weather radio $1.75