Storm Kit Checklist

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Disaster management includes preparing a disaster kit that can be contained in a go bag.These items should include a first aid kit,food,water,flashlight,radio,sleeping bag.Items that will help you.
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At a minimum, your storm kit should include the following items:

  • Water (1 gallon per person per day for seven days)
  • Nonperishable food
  • First-aid kit
  • At least a two-week supply of medications and medical supplies used regularly
  • Specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly and those family members with a disability
  • Seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots
  • Clothing
  • Keep your vehicles’ tanks filled with gasoline

Pet care items:

  • Pet food and water
  • Bowls for food and water
  • Proper identification
  • Pet carrier or cage
  • Muzzle and leash
  • Medications

Special needs items:

  • At least a seven-day supply of nonperishable, packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food and any special dietary needs
  • Flashlight — Do not use candles, and be sure to have enough batteries.
  • Battery-operated or hand-cranked NOAA weather radio
  • Cash — Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm.
  • Bank account and credit card numbers
  • Insurance cards
  • Medical records
  • Other personal documents
  • Manual can opener
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Plastic cups
  • Utensils
  • Set of car, house and office keys
  • Waterproof container for storing items
  • Important phone numbers, including family, friends, county emergency management, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian and SVEC’s outage reporting number, 800-752-0025