Supplies Needed for Survival—Part II FAMILY COORDINATION

FIRST AID KIT SANITATION SUPPLIES Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated
by disaster.
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72-HOUR
First aid manual Plastic bucket with tightly fitted lid
♦ Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes ♦ Plastic bags & ties
Pick two meeting places:
♦ 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) ♦ Disinfectant ♦ A location a safe distance from your home in case
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4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Hypo allergenic adhesive tape
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Improvised toilet seat
Paper cups & plates
of fire;
♦ A place outside your neighborhood in case your
FAMILY
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EMERGENCY KIT
Triangular bandages (3) Personal toiletries cannot return home.
♦ 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) ♦ Baby supplies
♦ 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) ♦ Toilet paper
♦ Rubbing Alcohol ♦ Aluminum Foil Establish an Out-of-Area 24-Hour Telephone Contact
♦ Calls out will not overload phone lines as will
♦ Scissors, tweezers, needles and safety pins ♦ Paper Towels
calls coming into a disaster area.
♦ Cotton balls/swaps ♦ Personal Hygienic products
♦ All relatives should be informed now on proce-
♦ Moistened towelettes ♦ Plastic Utensils
dures to call the phone contact, not after a disaster
♦ Thermometer ♦ Soap
has occurred. Individual location and status
♦ Tongue Blades (2) ♦ Feminine Supplies should be requested.
♦ Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant ♦ Unscented household bleach ♦ Take color pictures of every room plus pictures of
♦ Cleaning agent/soap valuables. Send one copy of legal papers and one
♦ Latex gloves (2 pair) TOOLS & OTHER SUPPLIES copy of pictures to an out-of-area contact for safe
♦ Sunscreen ♦ Battery Powered Radio keeping.
♦ Non-prescription drugs (i.e., aspirin, pain reliever, ♦ Fire Extinguisher (ABC type)
etc.) ♦ Flashlight
♦ Anti-diarrhea medication ♦ Utility Knife OTHER INFORMATION
♦ Antacid ♦ Manual Can Opener
♦ Syrup of Ipecac/Activated Charcoal ♦ Candles Contact your Local Emergency Management Office
♦ Laxatives ♦ Matches (waterproof if available) ♦ Find out which disasters are most likely to happen
♦ Sanitary Napkins (pressure dressing) ♦ Extra batteries in your community.
♦ Disposable diapers (dressing/splint/padding) ♦ Whistle ♦ Ask how you would be warned of situation.
♦ Micropore adhesive paper tape ♦ Dust Masks ♦ Ask about evacuation sites and shelters in your
♦ Matches ♦ Duct Tape area.
♦ Small splints, popsicle sticks ♦ Plastic Sheeting
♦ Heavy string ♦ Work gloves Education & Training
♦ Individual medial needs from personal assessment ♦ Basic Tools (i.e., shovels, hammers, pliers, ♦ Seek out individual training on First Aid, CPR,
♦ Baking soda and table salt (1/2 tsp of each + 1 quart wrenches, rakes, etc.) ARES, etc.
of water for shock) ♦ Participate with local training efforts to get to
MISCELLANEOUS know the experts and processes.

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PERSONAL ITEMS ♦
Cash Meet with Local Government Agencies & Neighbors
♦ Contact lenses and supplies
Pen/Paper ♦ Find out what your local emergency plan is. Adams County
♦ Personal Address & Phone Book ♦ Find out what your neighborhood plan is.
♦ Eye glasses Office of Emergency Management
♦ Entertainment Materials (i.e., books, games, cards, ♦ Meet with neighbors to plan how to work with
♦ Batteries for hearing aids 4201 E. 72nd Ave
etc.) each other and identify needed skills prior to an Commerce City, CO 80022
♦ Dentures/retainers
♦ Do not forget items for senior citizens, people emergency. (303) 289-5441
♦ Prescription Drugs/Medication
with special needs or people with disabilities
 The 72-Hour Emergency Kit Supplies Needed for Survival—Part I
Emergency preparedness does not have to be expensive and you do not have to buy special survival gear or
WATER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Water is fundamental to our body’s continued health. It is extremely important that you keep records of all
supplies. It is quite easy to assemble a basic 72-hour Emergency/Survival Kit. This guideline was created
We can live and even function quite well for weeks important information such as personal identification,
to educate you and your family on basic survival needs. health information and financial documents. It is rec-
without food, but even a day without water in many
Based on historical evidence, it is suggested that you be able to sustain yourself and your family for at least environments can disable or kill us. ommended that you have copies stored in a water proof
72-hour to one week during the first hours and days when disasters strike. In many situations, government container that will travel in your 72-hour kit so you will
♦ Store one gallon of drinking water per person per have access to them in an emergency. We recommend
services, first responders and/or volunteer services may not be able to respond to our needs as quickly as we day. 2 quarts for drinking and 2 quarts for cook- that you keep originals in safe place outside the home.
wish. During an emergency situation, first responders are assessing the situation and will focus on critical ing and sanitation needs. (Example: a family of Please remember that burden of proof is your responsi-
responses as their primary function, which may mean that our needs are secondary in the situation. four will need to store 12 gallons of water for bility.
three day supply.)
In the event of an emergency and/or disaster you and your family may have to evacuate your home quickly. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION RECORDS:
♦ Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink
When evacuating, chances are you and your family will need to rely upon the supplies you have in your
home for survival. If your family is asked to stay confined in your home, will you have enough supplies for
bottles. ♦ Birth Certificates ♦ Immunization Records
♦ Marriage Certificates ♦ Medical/Dental Records
survival to make yourself as comfortable as possible until further directions are given?
♦ Death Certificates ♦ Social Security Cards
This 72-hour kit is meant to provide for the basic needs of an indiv idual or family for at least three days in FOOD ♦ Divorce Decrees ♦ Driver License
the event of an emergency and/or disaster. The kit should include the following: Water, food, first aid sup- We do not need food to survive. Most of us will do ♦ Mortgage Titles ♦ Credit Cards
plies, clothing and bedding, tools and supplies and special items. The 72-hour kit should be individually quite well on 2,000 calories a day during emergency ♦ Mortgage Insurance ♦ Religious Records (i.e.,
tailored to meet the basic needs of your family and should fit your own environment and conditions. and/or disaster situations. Store at least a three day ♦ Vehicle Titles Baptism, Confirmation,
supply of non-perishable foods which may include: ♦ Vehicle Insurance etc.)
Storage of your 72-hour kit should be in a location that is relatively safe and easily accessible. Items may
♦ Canned meats and fruits;
be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcases, duffle bags, footlockers or individual packs. You will have to HEALTH: Complete a personal assessment of needed
♦ Canned juices, milk, soups, and vegetables;
decide which method is easiest for you to manage. We recommend that you keep items in an air-tight pla s- medications and have everything documented.
♦ High energy foods such as peanut butter, trail mix,
tic bag, rotate your stored food every 6 months, change out your stored water supply every 6 months, con- ♦ List all medications, over the counter and prescrip-
granola bars and crackers
sult with your pharmacist/physician about storing prescription medications and rethink your family needs at tion that all family members use
♦ Foods for infants, elderly and people on special
least once a year and update your emergency kit. ♦ List any/all supplies used with them (i.e. needles,
diets;
alcohol swabs, lancets, etc.)
♦ Stress foods such as cookies, hard candy, un-
Preparedness is Safety! sweetened cereals;
♦ Daily vitamins;
♦ List all medical conditions, allergies, predisposi-
tions, surgeries, etc.
♦ List all devices used at home or at a medical facility
♦ Staples such as sugar, pepper, salt, etc.
(i.e., dialysis machine, pacemaker, glucose testing
equipment, inhalers, respirators, wheelchairs, stair
♦ People must be ready to
ü ü Create a Check List ü ü lifts and indicate if they are battery or electrically
act on their own! operated.)
CLOTHING & BEDDING
Brainstorm possible needs and add them to a check list to en- ♦ During the first few hours FINANCES: During an emergency and/or disaster our
sure that you do not forget them when stress levels are high. These are not essential but will make you more com-
or days following a disas- fortable during the situation.
finances may suffer due to power outages, loss of work,
loss of property, loss of life and the regular disruption
♦ Emergency Needs ♦ Legal Papers/Documents ter, essential services ♦ Sturdy shoes (work/leather boots or shoes) caused by the incident.
♦ Sanitation Kit ♦ Car Survival Kit may not be available! ♦ One complete change of clothing per person ♦ Have latest banking statements available
♦ Water Supply & Storage ♦ Communications Equipment ♦ Lightweight raingear ♦ Have social security earning profiles available
♦ Preparedness is every-
♦ Standard First Aid Kit ♦ Contact Plan ♦ Sleeping bag or blankets and pillow ♦ Have of mortgage information available.
♦ Heat & Light ♦ Neighbor Checks one’s job. Not jut govern- ♦ Hats, gloves and thermal underwear ♦ Have your vehicle information available.
♦ Supplies for Pets ♦ Fuel Storage ment agencies. ♦ Have your IRA statements.
♦ Keep your checks and carbons in a safe place.