Disaster Supply Checklist

June 2021

A Family Disaster Supply Kit is essential in planning for a disaster.

Your Disaster Supply Kit should include the following items.

• Water (1 gallon per person per day for 7 days)
• Non-perishable food
• Sterile gauze pads
• Flashlight and batteries
• NOAA weather radio
• First aid kit
• At least two weeks supply of medication, medical supplies used regularly and a list of allergies
• Information about where you receive medication, the name of the drug, and dosage
• Medical records and primary care physician contact information
• List of the style, serial number, and manufacturer information of needed medical devices
• Service animal I.D., veterinary records, and proof of ownership
• Supplies for your service animal
• Special needs items
  Be sure to include specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly, and those family members with a disability.
• Clothing
  Include seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots.
• Vehicle
  Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline.

First Aid Kit

• First Aid Manual
• Sterile adhesive bandages of different sizes
• Sterile gauze pads
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
• Triangular bandages
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Sewing needle
• Moistened towelettes
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Tube of petroleum jelly
• Safety pins
• Soap
• Latex gloves
• Sunscreen
• Aspirin or other pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medicine
• Antacid
• Laxative
• Activated charcoal

Special needs items

Enough for at least up to seven days, non-perishable packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary needs.

• Non-electric can opener
• Paper plates
• Napkins
• Plastic cups
• Utensils
• Flashlight
  Do not use candles and be sure to have enough batteries.
• Radio
  Battery operated or hand-cranked radio, an NOAA weather radio
• Cash
  Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm.

Important Documents

• Insurance cards
• Medical records
• Bank numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Copy of social security card
• Copies of birth and/or marriage certificates
• Other personal documents
• Set of car, house, and office keys
  Items should be kept in a waterproof container
• Important phone numbers
  Maintain a list of important phone numbers including county emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, and a number for out of town contact.

Pet Care Items

• Pet food and water
• Proper identification
• Medical records
• A carrier or cage
• Muzzle and leash
• Water and food bowls
• Medications

Disaster Supply Kit Checklist (PDF)