Sources for many of the items below can be found by clicking HERE.
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YOUR GRAB AND GO KIT |
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Carry as much as you can but do NOT compromise your mobility.
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FOOD & WATER |
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WATER - at least 3 day supply/person (1/2 gal per person per day MIN.) |
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Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables |
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Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, plan for extra water) |
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Freeze-dried camping meals |
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Hi-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly crackers, granola bars, trail mix |
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Foods for infants, elderly or those with special dietary needs |
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Comfort foods—cookies, hard candy, sweet cereals, instant coffee, tea |
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CLOTHING |
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Wear long sleve pants & shirt, rain parka, hat, waterproof walking shoes |
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Pack should include one complete change of clothing & footwear |
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Jacket or coat |
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Long pants |
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Long sleeve shirt |
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Sturdy shoes or work boots |
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Hat and scarf |
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Leather gloves |
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Rain gear |
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Thermal underwear |
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PERSONAL ITEMS |
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Wallet with ID |
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Proof of medical insurance |
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Important phone numbers |
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Credit cards, CASH (SMALL bills) and COINS |
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Sunglasses |
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Sunscreen |
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Assorted sizes of safety pins |
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Needles & thread |
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Deck of playing cards |
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WARMTH AND SHELTER |
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Emergency blanket |
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Disposable poncho |
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"Hotties" hand warmers |
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Package of black trash bags |
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Plastic sheeting |
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Rope or strong cord |
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Tube Tent |
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SANITATION |
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Toilet paper |
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Soap |
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Kleenex |
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Antibacterial hand wipes |
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Personal hygiene items |
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Hand sanitizer |
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Feminine supplies |
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Insect repellant |
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Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries |
| Headlamp with extra batteries | |
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Flashlight and extra batteries |
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Cell phone (although cell phone service may be disrupted) |
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Manual can opener, utility knife |
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Pliers (a multi-function tool is great) |
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Gas shut-off tool |
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Duct tape |
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Compass |
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Matches in a waterproof container |
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Cigarette lighter |
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Paper, pencil |
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Candles |
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Light Sticks |
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Whistle |
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Map of the area (for locating roads and shelters) |
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MEDICATIONS & SUPPLIES |
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At least 3 day supply of all critical medications AND copies of prescriptions |
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Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever |
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Anti-diarrhea medication |
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Antacid (for stomach upset) |
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Contact lenses and supplies or extra eyeglasses |
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Hearing aid batteries |
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RED CROSS FAMILY FIRST AID KIT (Available from the Red Cross as a kit) |
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2 81 mg. Aspirin Tablets(chewable) |
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5 Triple Antibiotic Ointment Packs |
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6 Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes (sting free) |
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2 Hydrocortisone Cream Packs, 1%, 0.9 gm |
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2 Hand Sanitizer Packs |
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2 5" x 9" Trauma Pads |
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6 4" x 4" Gauze Dressing Pads |
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6 3" x 3" Gauze Dressing Pads |
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1 4" Conforming Gauze Roll Bandage |
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1 3" Conforming Gauze Roll Bandage |
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1 1" x 10 yd. First Aid Tape Roll |
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1 Instant Cold Compress |
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1 CPR One-Way Valve Face-shield (latex-free) |
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1 Emergency blanket |
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1 Triangular Sling/Bandages (safety pins included) |
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25 3/4" x 3" Adhesive Plastic Bandages |
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15 1" x 3" Adhesive Plastic Bandages |
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3 2" x 4" Elbow and Knee Plastic Bandages |
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10 3/8" x 1-1/2" Junior Adhesive Plastic Bandages |
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5 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Patch Plastic Bandages |
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3 Knuckle Fabric Bandages |
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3 Fingertip Fabric Bandages |
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4 Thermometers (one time use) |
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1 Tweezers |
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1 Scissors |
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4 Latex-Free Exam Quality Gloves |
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1 American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide |
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