Weeks 1 to 8
Week 1
Grocery Store
- One gallon water*
- One small jar peanut butter*
- One large can juice*
- One can meat*
- Hand-operated can opener
- Instant coffee, tea, powered soft drinks
- Permanent marking pen
- One gallon of water per pet
- Also: pet food, diapers and/or baby food if needed.
To Do
- Make a family plan
- Date each perishable food item using a marking pen
*per person
Week 2
Hardware Store
- "Bungee" cords
- Crescent wrench
- Duct tape
- Heavy rope
- Two flashlights with extra batteries
- Also: a leash or carrier for your pet, if needed.
To Do
- Check your house for hazards
- Locate your gas meter and water shutoffs and attach a wrench near them for emergency use
*per person
Week 3
Grocery Store
- One can fruit*
- One can meat*
- One gallon of water per pet
- One gallon water*
- Sanitary napkins
- Video tape
- Also: pet food, diapers and/or baby food if needed
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.
*per person
Week 4
Hardware Store
- Crowbar
- Smoke detector with battery
- Also: extra medications or prescriptions marked "emergency use" if needed.
To Do
- Install or test your smoke detector
*per person
Week 5
Grocery Store
- Extra toothbrush*
- One can fruit*
- One can meat*
- One can vegetables*
- One gallon water*
- Travel size toothpaste
- Two rolls toilet paper*
- Also: special food for special diets, if needed.
To Do
- Have a fire drill at home
*per person
Week 6
First Aid Supplies
- Adhesive bandages - assorted sizes
- Aspirin and / or acetaminophen
- Compresses
- First aid tape
- Rolls of gauze or bandages
- Also: extra hearing aid batteries, if needed
To Do
Check with your child's day care or school to find out about their disaster plans.
*per person
Week 7
Grocery Store
- One gallon water*
- One can ready to eat soup
- One can fruit*
- One can vegetables
- Also: extra plastic baby bottles, formula, and diapers, if needed
To Do
- Establish an out-of-state contact to call in case of emergency
*per person
Week 8
First Aid Supplies
- Antiseptic
- Disposable hand wipes
- Liquid hand soap
- Scissors
- Sewing kit
- Thermometer
- Tweezers
- Also: extra eyeglasses, if needed
To Do
- Place a pair of shoes and a flashlight under your bed so they are handy during an emergency.
*per person