Emergency Supplies / Kits
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The following is from the
Colorado Office of Emergency Management
15075 South Golden Road
Golden, Colo. 80401-3979
303-273-1622
Since the web link to the OEM 72 Hour Family Emergency Kit is a
DEAD link as of 2/9/03, this page has
been created to insure as many people get this information as possible.
Please understand that if you find anything else that you
need that is not included here, add it to your list/kit. Which is
another way of saying "this is a good starting point but is NOT
all inclusive". Your safety and well being is up to you. These are
simply some good ideas to get you started.
The 72 Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to
meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week.
Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location
that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is
required.
Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag,
footlocker or individual pack.
- Battery Powered Radio
- First Aid Kit & Manual
- Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal)
- Manual Can Opener
- Waterproof Matches
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Flashlight (with spare batteries)
- Water Storage (1 gallon/person/day)
- Water purification tablets
- Utility Knife
- Emergency Candles
- Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
- Medications
- Extra Clothing
Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in
unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables,
powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried
& dehydrated goods.
- Plastic Bucket w/Tightly Fitted Lid
- Plastic Bags & Ties
- Disinfectant
- Improvised Toilet Seat
- Toilet Paper
- Personal Toiletries
- Baby Supplies (as applicable)
- Personal Hygienic Needs
- Aluminum Foil
- Soap
- Paper Towels
- Paper Cups & Plates
- Plastic Utensils
- Pen & Paper
- Money
- Address & Phone Numbers
- Work Gloves
- Basic Tool Kit
- First Aid Manual
- Aspirin or Pain Relievers
- Laxatives
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Diarrhea Medicine
- Petroleum Jelly
- Soap
- Salt
- Gauze
- Band-aids (multiple sizes)
- Triangular Bandages
- Elastic Bandage
- Cotton Balls
- Cotton Swabs
- Safety Pins
- Scissors
- Thermometer
- Pressure Dressing
- Disposable Diapers (Dressing/Splint/Padding)
- Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape
- Matches
- Needles
- Tweezers
- Small Splints (Popsicle sticks)
- Heavy String
- Syrup of Ipecac
- Individual Medication Needs
- Baking Soda
- Always maintain at least 1/2 tank of Gas
- First Aid Kit & Manual
- Class ABC Fire Extinguisher
- Radio & Batteries
- Non-Perishable Food - Stored in a Coffee Can
- Bottled Water
- Bag of Sand, Shovel & Tools
- Blankets/Sleeping Bags
- Sundry Kit & Paper
- Pencil, Maps, Tissues, Premoistened Towels, Plastic Bags and
Essential Medications
- Flashlight & Batteries
- Reflectors & Flares
- Waterproof Matches & Candles
- Jumper Cables
- Siphon Hose
The following is a list of items you will want to prepare with/for.
Preparedness is EVERYONE'S responsibility, not
just government agencies but all sectors of society. People MUST be
ready to act for themselves.