http://www.ready.gov/

Food

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 water (1 gal/person/day, 2 weeks = 7 days * 4 people = 28 gallons)

       (2 gal/day for animals, 14 gallons + 28 = 42)

 non-perishable food:

canned foods (meats, fruits, vegetables)

protein/fruit bars

cereal

granola

dried fruit, meat

nuts

crackers

canned juice

non-perishable pasteurized milk

√manual can opener

√plastic spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates

√paper towels

 fire extinguisher*

First Aid Kit 1

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√sterile gloves

√sterile dressings

√adhesive bandages

√dust masks

√q-tips

√kleenex

 ice packs

 heat packs

First Aid Kit 2

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√floss

√mouthwash^

√antiseptic wash^

√benadryl^

√sudafed^

√ibuprofen^

√hydrogen peroxide

√deoderant^

√petroleum jelly

√anti-diarrhea medication^

√antacid^

 vitamins^*

√sunscreen^

√burn ointment^

√eye wash solution^

√thermometer

√medicine dropper

 nose sucker

√scissors

√tweezers

√hair bands

 prescription medications*

Clothing (per person)

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 jacket/coat*

 sturdy shoes*

 long pants

 long sleeve shirt

 socks, underwear

 hat

 gloves

 sleeping bag/warm blanket

 towel

 washcloth?

Moving Out

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 compass

 GPS?

 tent*

 rain gear*

Miscellaneous

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 diapers*

√clean wipes

√disinfectant wipes

√chlorine bleach (16 drops per gallon of water to purify)

√matches

 signal flare

√paper, pencil

√flashlights, extra batteries

√radio, extra batteries

 whistle

√duct tape

√garbage bags/ties

 tools to turn off utilities*

 cell phones*

 binoculars*

 knives*

 guns*

 ammunition

Family Documents

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insurance policies

bank etc. records (electronic OK?  just write it out?)

birth certificates

passports

laptop*

all upstairs HDs*

cash

special needs?

special medicines?

extra eyeglasses?

* things not packed away

^ check expiration dates once a year

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medicine bottle for vitamins, other?