Weeks 9 to 17
Week 9
Grocery Store
- One can ready to eat soup*
- Heavy duty garbage bags
- Liquid dish soap
- Plain liquid bleach
- Also: saline solution and a contact lens case, if needed
To Do
- Send some of your favorite family photos (or copies) to family members out of state for safekeeping
*per person
Week 10
Hardware Store
- Portable AM / FM radio (with batteries)
- Waterproof portable plastic container (with lid) for important papers
- Also: blankets or sleeping bag for each family member
To Do
- Make photocopies of important papers and store safely.
Week 11
Grocery Store
- Large plastic food bags
- One box quick energy snacks
- One large can juice*
- Sunscreen
- Three rolls paper towels
- Also: sunglasses for each family member
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
*per person
Week 12
First Aid Supplies
- Anti-diarrhea medicine
- Ipecac syrup and activating charcoal
- Latex gloves
- Rubbing alcohol
- Vitamins
- Also: items for denture care, if needed
To Do
- Take your family on a field trip to gas and water meter shutoff valves. Show them what to do in an emergency.
Week 13
Hardware Store
- ABC fire extinguisher
- Pliers
- Vise grips
- Whistle
To Do
- Take a first aid / CPR class
Week 14
Grocery Store
- One can fruit*
- One can meat*
- One 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.
*per person
Week 15
Hardware Store
- Assorted nails
- Extra batteries
- Hammer
- Masking tape
To Do
- Secure large furniture that may fall in high winds such as a tornado.
Week 16
Grocery Store
- Heavy duty garbage bags
- Kleenex
- One can meat*
- One can vegetables*
- Quick energy snacks (raisins, granola bars)
To Do
- Find out if you have a neighborhood safety organization and join it!
*per person
Week 17
Grocery Store
- Assorted plastic containers with lids
- Dry cereal
- Graham crackers
- Safety Pins
To Do
- Arrange for a friend or neighbor to help your children if you are at work.