Appendix B: Disaster Supply Checklists
- Appendix B: Disaster Supplies Checklists (PDF 41KB)
The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disaster supplies kit that will meet your family’s needs.
First Aid Supplies
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| Adhesive bandages, various sizes |  |
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| 5 " x 9 " sterile dressing | |
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| Conforming roller gauze bandage | |
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| Triangular bandages | |
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| 3 " x 3 " sterile gauze pads | |
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| 4 " x 4 " sterile gauze pads | |
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| Roll 3 " cohesive bandage | |
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| Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alcohol-based hand sanitizer | |
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| Antiseptic wipes | |
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| Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves | |
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| Tongue depressor blades | |
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| Adhesive tape, 2 " width | |
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| Antibacterial ointment | |
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| Cold pack | |
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| Scissors (small, personal) | |
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| Tweezers | |
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| Assorted sizes of safety pins | |
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| Cotton balls | |
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| Thermometer | |
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| Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant | |
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| Sunscreen | |
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| CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield | |
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| First aid manual | |
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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies
| Supplies | Home | Vehicle | Work |
| Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever | |
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| Anti-diarrhea medication | |
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| Antacid (for stomach upset) | |
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| Laxative | |
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| Vitamins | |
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| Prescriptions | |
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| Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses | |
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Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies
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| Washcloth and towel | |
Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and toilet paper | |
| Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer | |
Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid | |
| Tooth paste, toothbrushes | |
Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach | |
| Shampoo, comb, and brush | |
A small shovel for digging a latrine | |
| Deodorants, sunscreen | |
Toilet paper | |
| Razor, shaving cream | |
Contact lens solutions | |
| Lip balm, insect repellent | |
Mirror | |
| Feminine supplies | |
Equipment and Tools
| Tools | Kitchen items | ||
| Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries | |
Manual can opener | |
| NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area | |
Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils | |
| Flashlight and extra batteries | |
All-purpose knife | |
| Signal flare | |
Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water | |
| Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches) | |
Sugar, salt, pepper | |
| Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools | |
Aluminum foil and plastic wrap | |
| Duct tape and scissors | |
Resealable plastic bags | |
| Plastic sheeting | |
Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if food must be cooked) | |
| Whistle | |
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| Small canister, ABC-type fire extinguisher | |
Comfort Items | |
| Tube tent | |
Games | |
| Compass | |
Cards | |
| Work gloves | |
Books | |
| Paper, pens, and pencils | |
Toys for kids | |
| Needles and thread | |
Foods | |
| Battery-operated travel alarm clock | |
Food and Water
| Supplies | Home | Vehicle | Work |
| Water | |
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| Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables | |
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| Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup | |
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| High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix | |
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| Vitamins | |
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| Special foods for infants or persons on special diets | |
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| Cookies, hard candy | |
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| Instant coffee | |
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| Cereals | |
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| Powdered milk | |
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Clothes and Bedding Supplies
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| Complete change of clothes | |
| Sturdy shoes or boots | |
| Rain gear | |
| Hat and gloves | |
| Extra socks | |
| Extra underwear | |
| Thermal underwear | |
| Sunglasses | |
| Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows | |
Documents and Keys
| Item | Stored |
| Personal identification | |
| Cash and coins | |
| Credit cards | |
| Extra set of house keys and car keys | |
| Copies of the following: | |
| Birth certificate | |
| Marriage certificate | |
| Driver's license | |
| Social Security cards | |
| Passports | |
| Wills | |
| Deeds | |
| Inventory of household goods | |
| Insurance papers | |
| Immunization records | |
| Bank and credit card account numbers | |
| Stocks and bonds | |
| Emergency contact list and phone numbers | |
| Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go | |
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