Grocery Store:

• 1 gal. water*
• 1 sm jar peanut butter*
• 1 lrg can juice*
• 1 can meat*
• hand-operated can opener
• instant coffee, tea, powered soft drinks
• permanent marking pen
• 1 gallon of water per pet

To Do:

• Make a family plan
• Date each perishable food item using a marking pen

Also: pet food, diapers and/or baby food if needed.

Hardware Store:

• crescent wrench
• heavy rope
• duct tape
• 2 flashlights with extra batteries
• "bungee" cords

To Do:

• Check your house for hazards
• Locate your gas meter and water shutoffs and attach a wrench near them for emergency use

Also: a leash or carrier for your pet, if needed.

Grocery Store:

• 1 gal. water*
• 1 can fruit*
• 1 can meat*
• sanitary napkins
• video tape
• 1 gallon of water per pet

To Do:

• Use a video camera to tape the contents of your home for insurance purposes. Store tape with friend/family member who lives out of town.

Also: pet food, diapers and/or baby food if needed.

Hardware Store:

• Crowbar
• Smoke detector with battery

To Do:

• Install or test your smoke detector

Also: extra medications or prescriptions marked "emergency use" if needed.

Grocery Store:

• 1 gal. water*
• 1 can fruit*
• 1 can meat*
• 1 can vegetables*
• 2 rolls toilet paper*
• extra toothbrush*
• travel size toothpaste

To Do:

• Have a fire drill at home.

Also: special food for special diets, if needed.

First Aid Supplies:

• Aspirin and/or acetaminophen
• Compresses
• Rolls of gauze or bandages
• First aid tape
• Adhesive bandages - assorted sizes

To Do:

• Check with your child's day care or school to find out about their disaster plans.

Also: extra hearing aid batteries, if needed

Grocery Store:

• 1 gal. water*
• 1 can ready to eat soup
• 1 can fruit*
• 1 can vegetables

To Do:

• Establish an out-of-state contact to call in case of emergency

Also: extra plastic baby bottles, formula, and diapers, if needed

First Aid Supplies:

• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Liquid hand soap
• Disposable hand wipes
• Sewing kit

To Do:

• Place a pair of shoes and a flashlight under your bed so they are handy during an emergency

Also: extra eyeglasses, if needed

Grocery Store:

• 1 can ready to eat soup*
• Liquid dish soap
• Plain liquid bleach
• Heavy duty garbage bags

To Do:

• Send some of your favorite family photos (or copies) to family members out of state for safekeeping

Also: saline solution and a contact lens case, if needed

Hardware Store:

• Waterproof portable plastic container (with lid) for important papers
• Portable AM/FM radio (with batteries)

To Do:

• Make photocopies of important papers and store safely

Also: blankets or sleeping bag for each family member

Grocery Store:

• 1 lrg can juice*
• Large plastic food bags
• 1 box quick energy snacks
• 3 rolls paper towels
• sunscreen

To Do:

• Store a roll of quarters for emergency phone calls
• Go on a hunt with your family to find a pay phone near home

Also: sunglasses for each family member

First Aid Supplies:

• Anti-diarrhea medicine
• Rubbing alcohol
• Latex gloves
• Ipecac syrup and activating charcoal
• vitamins

To Do:

• Take your family on a field trip to gas and water meter shutoff valves. Show them what to do in an emergency

Also: items for denture care, if needed

Hardware Store:

• Whistle
• ABC fire extinguisher
• Pliers
• Vise grips

To Do:

• Take a first aid/CPR class.

Grocery Store:

• 1 can fruit*
• 1 can meat*
• 1 can vegetables*
• Paper plates
• Eating utensils
• Paper cups

To Do:

• Make a plan to check on a neighbor who might need help in an emergency

Hardware Store:

• Extra batteries
• Masking tape
• Hammer
• Assorted nails

To Do:

• Secure large furniture that may fall in high winds such as a tornado

Grocery Store:

• 1 can meat*
• 1 can vegetables*
• Heavy duty garbage bags
• Kleenex
• Quick energy snacks (raisins, granola bars)

To Do:

• Find out if you have a neighborhood safety organization and join it!

Grocery Store:

• Graham crackers
• Assorted plastic containers with lids
• Dry cereal
• Safety Pins

To Do:

• Arrange for a friend or neighbor to help your children if you are at work.

Hardware Store:

• "Child-proof" latches for your cupboards
• Double sided tape or Velcro-type fastener to secure moveable objects

To Do:

• Pack a "go-pack" in case you have to evacuate.

Grocery Store:

• Heavy duty garbage bags
• Quick energy snacks (raisins, granola bars)

To Do:

• Have a tornado and fire drill at home

Hardware Store:

• Camping or utility knife
• Extra radio batteries

To Do:

• Find out about your workplace disaster plan

Hardware Store:

• Heavy work gloves
• Disposable dust masks
• Screwdriver
• Plastic safety goggles

Grocery Store:

• Extra hand operated can opener
• 3 rolls paper towels

Hardware Store:

• Battery powered camping lantern with extra battery or extra flashlights

Grocery Store:

• Large plastic food bags
• Plastic wrap
• Aluminum foil