Emergency Preparedness Checklist - ARC

*i copied this from the leaflet that came from my maglite. Hope this helps and raise awareness - Maj

American Red Cross:

Emergency Preparedness Checklist


1. Water. Have at least one gallon per person per day.

2. Food. Pack non-perishable, high protein items, including energy bars, ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.

3. Flashlight. Include extra batteries.

4. First aid kit. Pack a reference guide.

5. Medications. Don't forget prescription and non-prescription items.

6. Battery-operated radio. Include extra batteries.

7. Tools. Assemble a wrench to turn off gas if neccessary, a manual can opener, a screwdriver, hammer, pliers, a knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting and garbage bags and ties.

8. Clothing. Provide a change of clothes for everyone, including sturdy shoes and gloves.

9. Personal items. Remember eyeglasses or contact lenses and solution; copies of important papers, including identification cards, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; and comfort items such as toys and books.

10. Sanitary supplies. You'll want toliet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, bleach, ets.

11. Money. Have cash. (ATM's and credit cards won't work if power is out).

12. Contact information. Carry a current list of family phone numbers and e-mail addresses, including someone out of the area who may be easier to reach if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded.

13. Pet supplies. Include food, water, leash, litter box or plastic
bags, tags, any medications and vaccination information.

14. Map. Consider marking an evacuation route on it from your local area.