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How to Prepare an Emergency Preparedness Kit According to Homeland Security  
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There are many ways to prepare an emergency kit but personally I like the one that the government of Homeland security has put this together. It covers all the necessities plus some.

	Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
	Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
	Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
	Flashlight and extra batteries
	First aid kit
	Whistle to signal for help
	Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
	Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
	Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
	Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
	Local maps
	Prescription medications and glasses
	Infant formula and diapers
	Pet food and extra water for your pet
	Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
	Cash or traveler's checks and change
	Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
	Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
	Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
	Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
	Fire Extinguisher
	Matches in a waterproof container
	Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
	Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
	Paper and pencil
	Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Lister: Angie
Source: Department of Homeland Security

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