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Items Needed for an Emergency Kit

• A large clean, covered container (such as a large plastic trash can) to store the items you'll most likely need.
  
  
• Plastic containers, preferably heavy opaque plastic with tight fitting, screw on lids to store water. Plastic milk or juice containers or soft drink bottles to store water. Do not use cardboard milk cartons or glass bottles.

• A fresh bottle of PLAIN CHLORINE BLEACH (keep near your kit - do not store inside your disaster kit). Do NOT use bleach labeled "SAFE FOR COLORS" because it does not contain chlorine. Do NOT use "SCENTED" bleach because it has an added fragrance that could be harmful.
  

• A metal stem thermometer, can opener, permanent ink pen, measuring spoons, paper plates, plastic cups, forks, knives, and spoons, flash light, batteries, transistor radio, shut-off wrench to turn off gas and water, matches in a waterproof container, candles, toilet paper, paper towels, water purification pills, dropper, utility knife, 30 gallon trash bags.

• Prescription medicines, aspirin or Tylenol, antiseptic, medicated ointment, bandages, hand sanitizer or pre-moistened towelets, vitamins, scissors, denture needs, contact lenses supplies, eye glasses.
  

• Work boots or sturdy shoes, blankets or sleeping bag, caps, gloves, thermal underwear, change of clothes.
  

• Important family documents should be kept in waterproof container. You may wish to store cash or travelers checks, insurance policies, social security cards, copies of birth certificates, shot records, credit card numbers or other documents.
  
  

Food and Water for Disaster Kit
Safe Water
Safe Food
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Prevention of Foodborne Illness
Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Disposal of Garbage
Disposal of Human Waste
Pets
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