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Disaster Supplies Kit
Last Update:  1 November 2006

The Town is preparing an emergency-response plan to assist its residents in the event of an emergency or disaster.  Residents are strongly urged to prepare personal Disaster Supplies Kits for home, auto, boat, office, etc. that will allow them to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 3 days no matter where they are when an emergency or disaster strikes.  The following are suggestions for the contents of your Disaster Supplies Kit.  The items listed below are a total inventory of al that you may need if your house falls down.  Remember that in a Class 4 Emergency, 40% of the houses will fall down and an additional 25% will suffer structural damage (e.g. Katrina).

Additional information about planning and preparing for an emergency can be found on the King County website and the American Red Cross website.  The American Red Cross also has prepackaged disaster kits, first aid kits, books, and supplies available for purchase through the online store.

WATER
One gallon of water per person per day stored in nonbreakable, nondegrading containers, e.g. soft-drink bottles

FOOD
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Soups - Bouillon cubes or dried soups in a cup
Milk, powdered or canned
Stress foods - sugar cookies or hard candy
Staples - sugar, salt, pepper stored in waterproof containers
Juices - canned, powdered or crystallized
Meats - smoked or preserved, e.g. beef jerky
Vitamins
High-energy foods - peanut butter, nuts, trail mix, etc.

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid
Laxative
Rubbing alcohol
Activated charcoal
Anti-diarrhea medication
Emetic, e.g. ipecac, to induce vomiting
Eye wash
Antiseptic or hydrogen peroxide

FIRST-AID KIT:  It is best to buy a preassembled kit from a store such as REI or online at the American Red Cross because it will include most of the items that you need.  Better yet, buy two -- one for your home and another for your auto.  You may wish to add:
2" sterile gauze pads (8-12)
3" sterile gauze pads (8-12)
2-inch and 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3)
Triangular bandages (3)
Needle
Antiseptic spray
Tongue depressors and wooden applicator sticks
Non-breakable thermometer
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Cleaning agent, e.g. soap

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Family emergency-preparedness plan
Flashlight and extra batteries
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
Cash or travelers checks
Fire extinguisher, small canister ABC type
Pliers
Aluminum Foil
Non-electric can opener or utility knife
Shut-off wrench for gas and water
Tape
Matches in a waterproof container
Plastic sheeting
Paper and pencil
Whistle
Dust mask and work gloves
Plastic Storage containers
Backpacking tent or tube tent
Medicine dropper

SANITATION
Toilet paper, towelettes
Disinfectant
Feminine supplies
Plastic garbage bags and ties
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Soap and liquid detergent
Personal hygiene items
Small shovel, to dig latrine
Household chlorine bleach

CLOTHES AND BEDDING
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Blankets or sleeping bags
Thermal underwear
Rain gear
Hat and gloves
Sunglasses

IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS:  Store these in a waterproof, portable container.
Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
Passport
Social security numbers
Immunization records
Credit account numbers and companies
Bank account numbers
Inventory of valuable household goods
Important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

SPECIALTY ITEMS

For Baby-
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered Milk
Medications

For Adults-
Heart and high-blood-pressure medication
Other prescription drugs, Insulin
Contact lenses and supplies
Denture needs

Entertainment-
Games for children
Books for adults