Emergency Preparedness for Black Communities

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Home Emergency Preparedness Kit

You can make an emergency preparedness kit for you and your family using these items. These are suggested items. You can modify this list to meet specific needs for your location and personal needs.


General Items
Item
Status
Water – 3 gallons per day, per person

Food – 3 day supply of non-perishable food per person

Paper plates, cups, napkins, plastic utensils

Can opener

Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio

NOAA weather radio

Flashlight

Candles or light sticks

Matches

Batteries (for radios, flashlights and other electronics)

Whistle (to signal help)

Moist towelettes and garbage bags (for personal sanitation)

Feminine hygiene products

Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash

Duct tape and plastic sheeting (to shelter in place)

Wrench / pliers (to turn off utilities)

Local maps

Cell phone and charger

Sleeping bag / blankets for each family member

Fire extinguisher

Dust mask


First Aid Kit
Item
Status
First aid guide or manual

Prescription medications

Sterile gloves

Sterile dressings

Antibiotic ointment

Burn ointment

Adhesive bandages

Icepack

Eye wash solution

Thermometer

Tweezers

Pain reliever (aspirin or non-aspirin)

Anti-diarrheal

Antacid

Laxative


Items for Children
Item
Status
Books, games, puzzles, etc.

Infant formula and diapers

Bottles

Powdered milk

Randolph Fire Department offers tips to build an emergency kit Chief Richard Donovan and the members of the Randolph Fire Department offered residents tips about how to build a kit of essential supplies for use in the