Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store?\u00a0Download a printable version\u00a0to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what\u00a0unique needs\u00a0your family might have, such as supplies for\u00a0pets, or\u00a0seniors.<\/p>\n
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own\u00a0food,\u00a0water\u00a0and other\u00a0supplies\u00a0to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n
BASIC DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT<\/strong> A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:<\/p>\n \u2022 Water\u00a0–\u00a0one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPLIES<\/strong> \u2022 Prescription medications MAINTAINING YOUR KIT<\/strong> \u2022 Keep canned\u00a0food\u00a0in a cool, dry place KIT STORAGE LOCATIONS<\/strong> \u2022 Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":308944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-310367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310367\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nTo assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Food\u00a0– at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
\n\u2022 Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
\n\u2022 Flashlight
\n\u2022 First aid kit
\n\u2022 Extra batteries
\n\u2022 Whistle to signal for help
\n\u2022 Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to\u00a0shelter-in-place
\n\u2022 Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
\n\u2022 Wrench or pliers to\u00a0turn off utilities
\n\u2022 Manual can opener for food
\n\u2022 Local maps
\n\u2022 Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
\n\u2022 Download the\u00a0Recommended Supplies List\u00a0(PDF)<\/p>\n
\nConsider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
\n\u2022 Glasses and contact lense solution
\n\u2022 Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
\n\u2022 Pet food and extra water for your pet
\n\u2022 Cash or traveler\u2019s checks
\n\u2022 Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
\n\u2022 Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
\n\u2022 Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
\n\u2022 Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
\n\u2022 Fire extinguisher
\n\u2022 Matches in a waterproof container
\n\u2022 Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
\n\u2022 Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
\n\u2022 Paper and pencil
\n\u2022 Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children<\/p>\n
\nAfter assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it\u2019s ready when needed:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers
\n\u2022 Replace expired items as needed
\n\u2022 Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family\u2019s needs change.<\/p>\n
\nSince you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and vehicles.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a \u201cgrab and go\u201d case.
\n\u2022 Vehicle: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies\u00a0in your car.
\n Source: www.ready.gov<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"