PrepareToday!

A LIFESTYLE OF READINESS.

Are YOU ready? According to those in-the-know, you should

have the following items in a Grab 'n Go bag in each vehicle as

well as in your home. Don't be scared... be PREPARED!

FOOD & WATER (Store 3 day MINIMUM for each family member)

__WATER: 1 gal/person/day in non-breakable containers

__FOOD: non-perishable, 3600 cals minimum. Avoid foods that produce thirst. Choose hi-energy foods requiring no refrigeration, preparation or cooking (dried fruits, nuts, canned goods).

__WATER purifiers (tablets or iodine tablets)

__MANUAL CAN OPENER

__EATING UTENSILS: paper cups, plates, napkins

HEALTH

__FIRST AID KIT(Consider one for home, vehicles and office)

__NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGSL Vitamins, Aspirin, etc.

__PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: Min 3-day supply

__INSECT REPELLANT
__SUN BLOCK

HYGIENE

__PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Comb, Razor, Deodorant, Feminine Supplies, Toilet paper, Shampoo ad Conditioner, Chapstick

__MOIST TOWLETTES

__HOUSEHOLD CHLORINE BLEACH (for cleaning, water purifying)

__HAND DISINFECTANT

__SMALL PLASTIC BAGS WITH TIES

COMMUNICATION

__BATTERY-POWERED RADIO w/EXTRA BATTERIES

__SOLAR AND HAND-CRANKED RADIO

__FLASHLIGHTS w/EXTRA BATTERIES

__FLARES

__CELL PHONE

__EMERGENCY CANDLES AND MATCHES (in a waterproof container or buy waterproof matches)

SHELTER

__TENT/TARP

__SPACE BLANKET )Mylar)

__PLASTIC SHEETING w/DUCT TAPE

__HAND WARMERS

__LANTERN

DOCUMENTS (Copy and store in a waterproof container, mail to far away relative)

__CASH (Silver coins minted Pre-1965 and/or Travelers Checks)

__IDENTIFICATION PAPERS: Passports, SS#'s, Driver's License

__INSURANCE PAPERS: Home, health, auto

__BANK ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARD #'s w/phone #'s for banks and Credit Card Co's

__WILLS, DEEDS, STOCKS AND BONDS

__BIRTH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

__EMERGENCY PHONE #'s AND CONTACT INFO: Out-of-state contacts, family, friends, doctors and hospitals

TOOLS

__COMPASS
__WHISTLE
__PAPER, PENCIL, TAPE

__SEWING KIT

__SWISS ARMY KNIFE

__DUST MASKS

__NYLON ROPE (50')

__HATCHET OR AXE

__FOLDABLE SHOVEL

__WORK GLOVES

__WRENCH AND PLIERS (For turning off gas, water, etc)

__FUEL FOR ALTERNATIVE COOKING SOURCE

MISCELLANEOUS

__LOCAL AND STATE MAPS

__PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, CONTACTS, SOLUTION, DENTURES, READING GLASSES, HEARING AID w/EXTRA __BATTERIES

__INFANT FORMULA/DIAPERS

__GAMES, BOOKS, CANDY FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

__LARGE PLASTIC BAGS w/TIES

__CORDED PHONE FOR LAND LINES THAT DON'T REQUIRE BATTERIES OR ELECTRICITY

CHANGE OF CLOTHES

__STURDY SHOES/BOOTS

__JACKET

__LONG PANTS

__LONG SLEEVE SHIRT

__HAT/GLOVES

__UNDERWEAR/SOCKS

PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS. PRINT, DISTRIBUTE AND E-MAIL.