Natural Disasters Checklist

This is the general natural disasters checklist:

• Water – 3 gallons per person (minimum)
• Water Bottles or Collapsible Water Jug (to carry water if needed)
• Food – 3-day supply (minimum) of non-perishable food
• Formula and Diapers if you have a baby (extra water for formula)
• Medication
• Battery-powered NOAA weather radio with extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight that does not require batteries (shake or crank style)
• Whistle
• Camp stove and fuel (enough to cook at least 3 meals for 3 days)
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Cell Phone with hand-crank charger
• Blankets (1 per person) or sleeping bags
• Ponchos, Jackets, Beanie/Ski Cap, Gloves (depending on climate)
• Toiletries
• Moist Wipes (preferably anti-bacterial)
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off the water and gas lines)
• Garbage bags
• Duct Tape
• Identification (also medical insurance cards and alert bracelets)
• Notepad and pens or pencils (reading material is also nice)
• Clean-up supplies including disinfectant and gloves
• Pet food if applicable
• Cash or Traveler's Checks

You should also have the following prepared:

• Emergency Plan
• Emergency Contact List

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