Before disaster strikes, make sure you have emergency supplies stored away in a safe, accessible place. Periodically check on your disaster emergency preparedness kit and replace anything that may be getting old, such as food, drinks or first aid supplies. Use a shopping list like the one below to help organize your natural disaster emergency kit. Most of the items are readily available at a grocery store or outdoor supply store.
General Equipment
- Bedding and/or sleeping bags
- First aid kit
- Flashlights
- Battery powered lantern, radio and alarm clock
- Extra batteries
- Sunscreen
- Water purification tablets
- Collapsible water containers
- Cooking Items
Cooking Items
- Camping cookware pots, pans, cooking utensils
- Camp stove or BBQ and fuel
- Aluminum foil
- Disposable plates, cups, eating utensils
- Napkins and paper towels
- Manual can opener
- Plastic zip-lock bags (can also be used to keep other items dry)
- Personal Items
Personal Items
- Medication to last a few weeks, plus prescriptions
- Extra glasses or contact lenses
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Clothes
- Rain gear
- Books, magazines, games, toys
Babies
- Disposable diapers
- Baby wipes
- Formula or food
- Toys and blankets
Pets
- Food and treats
- Leash, collar or harness
- Pet crate
- Bedding
- Medications, if your pet needs them
- Toys
Food
- Water, 1 gallon per person per day to last a few days
- Canned food-soups, fruit, vegetables, meat/fish and milk
- Snack foods chips, cookies, candy, dried fruit, nuts, granola bars
- Powered or single serving drinks soda, drink boxes, sports drinks
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Instant coffee and tea
Herndon Carr
10501 Six Mile Cypress Pky #101
Fort Myers, FL 33966
239-939-1996