A Disaster Shopping List

Emergency supplies to have at home:

• Two-week supply of medicines, prescriptions, first aid supplies, portable radio, flashlights, clock, and extra batteries for all
• Candles (and don't forget the matches)
• Infant necessities
• Extra clothing , eyeglasses, etc.
• Toiletries
• Can opener and disposable utensils
• Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags
• Quiet games, books, playing cards
• Tools, nails, duct tape
• Important papers (like a valid ID)
• Cash or Traveler's Checks
• Fire extinguisher
• Mosquito repellent
• Disposable wash cloths and paper towels
• Trash bags
• Fuel can and fuel, sterno lantern and lamp oil
• Non-perishable foods to last a week
  • Special dietary foods
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Powdered or shelf pack milk
  • Bottled water
  • Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, puddings, milk
  • Dried fruit
  • Powdered or individually packaged drinks
  • Instant coffee and tea
  • Crackers, cereals, cookies, snacks, condiments