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Gather the Material you'll need before Disaster Strikes
At a minimum, have the basic supplies listed below. Keep supplies in an easy to carry emegency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
• Food: nonperishable, easy to prepare items (3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
• Flashlight
• Battery powered or handcrank radio (NOAA weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications (7 day supply) and medical items
• Multipurpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medications list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra Cash
• Emergency blanket
• Map(s) of the area

Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food , diapers)
• Games and activities for children
• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID , food , carrier, bowl)
• Twoway radios
• Extra set of car keys and house keys
• Manual can opener

For additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of disasters common to your area, visit the Red Cross Online Store