Emergency Prep Kit

8/23/2022 (Permalink)

Have you ever wondered about emergencies? Some people don't care to prepare a kit until after the disaster has happened, also known as too little too late.  With this sample checklist you can quickly create your own emergency disaster kit that could keep you alive and comfortable for 3 days.

• Container for the kit, such as a plastic tote or a wearable duffle bag

• 1 gallon of water per person/day

• Portable tent

• Small tarp

• Poncho

• 2,000 calories of healthy food per person/day (nuts, grains, food bars, canned food etc.)

• Compact sleeping bag and bedroll

• Hygiene Products
  
  
  • Toilet Paper
  
  
  • Baby Wipes
  
  
  • Deodorant
  
  
  • Bandana
  
  
  • Soap
  
  
  • Dust Mask
  
  
  • Potty bags
  
  
  • Latex gloves
  
  
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  
  
  • Feminine products

• First aid kit
  
  
  • Roll of gauze
  
  
  • Medical tape
  
  
  • Alcohol wipes
  
  
  • Blood coagulant
  
  
  • Gauze pads
  
  
  • Painkillers
  
  
  • Burn/wound cream
  
  
  • Petroleum jelly or other lubricant/moisturizer

• Tools
  
  
  • Pocket knife
  
  
  • Whistle
  
  
  • Hand warmes
  
  
  • Duct tape
  
  
  • Small rope
  
  
  • Wire saw
  
  
  • Matches
• Self powered flashlight

• Self powered radio

• List of doctors and family contacts

• Spare cash

• Pet supplies

Give us a call to learn more. SERVPRO of Clifton 973-928-3705