The American Red Cross of Mower County offers
a broad selection of disaster supply kits.
Check out our
Online Store!
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Containers
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Keep the items that you would most likely need
during an evacuation in an easy-to carry
container--suggested items are marked with an
asterisk(*).
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A large, covered trash container
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A camping backpack
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A duffle bag
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Water
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Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink
bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose
or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A
normally active person needs to drink at least two
quarts of water each day. Hot environments and
intense physical activity can double that amount.
Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need
more.
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Store one gallon of water per person per day.
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Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person
(two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person
in your household for food preparation/sanitation).*
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Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
food. Select foods that require no refrigeration,
preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If
you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select
food items that are compact and lightweight.
*Include a selection of the following foods in your
Disaster Supplies Kit:
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Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
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Canned juices
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Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
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High energy foods
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Vitamins
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Food for infants
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Comfort/stress foods
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First Aid Kit
(*) Note: The American Red Cross of
Mower County has a broad selection of first
aid kits available online! Please check out
our First Aid
and Emergency Supplies.
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Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
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Assorted sizes of safety pins
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Cleansing agent/soap
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Latex gloves (2 pairs)
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Sunscreen
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2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
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4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
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Triangular bandages (3)
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Non-prescription drugs
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2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
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3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
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Scissors
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Tweezers
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Needle
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Moistened towelettes
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Antiseptic
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Thermometer
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Tongue blades (2)
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Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
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Non-Prescription Drugs
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Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
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Anti-diarrhea medication
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Antacid (for stomach upset)
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Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised
by the Poison Control Center)
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Laxative
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Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison
Control Center)
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Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic
utensils*
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Emergency preparedness manual*
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Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
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Flashlight and extra batteries*
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Cash or traveler's checks, change*
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Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
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Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
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Tube tent
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Pliers
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Tape
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Compass
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Matches in a waterproof container
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Aluminum foil
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Plastic storage containers
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Signal flare
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Paper, pencil
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Needles, thread
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Medicine dropper
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Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
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Whistle
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Plastic sheeting
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Map of the area (for locating shelters)
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Sanitation
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Toilet paper, towelettes*
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Soap, liquid detergent*
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Feminine supplies*
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Personal hygiene items*
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Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation
uses)
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Plastic bucket with tight lid
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Disinfectant
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Household chlorine bleach
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*Include at least one complete change of clothing
and footwear per person.
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Sturdy shoes or work boots*
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Rain gear*
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Blankets or sleeping bags*
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Hat and gloves
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Thermal underwear
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Sunglasses
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Remember family members with special requirements,
such as infants and elderly or disabled persons
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For Baby*
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Formula
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Diapers
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Bottles
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Powdered milk
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Medications
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For Adults*
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Heart and high blood pressure medication
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Insulin
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Prescription drugs
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Denture needs
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Contact lenses and supplies
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Extra eye glasses
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Entertainment
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Games and books
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Important Family Documents
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Keep these records in a waterproof, portable
container:
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Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds,
stocks and bonds
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Passports, social security cards, immunization
records
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Bank account numbers
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Credit card account numbers and companies
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Inventory of valuable household goods, important
telephone numbers
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Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
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Store your kit in a convenient place known to all
family members. Keep a smaller version of the
Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car.
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Keep items in airtight plastic bags. Change your
stored water supply every six months so it stays
fresh. Replace your stored food every six months.
Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a
year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.
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Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing
prescription medications.
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