Home Emergency Kit

This information is to help anyone begin or fine tune their Physical Self Reliance. Take these lists and put into a spreadsheet format with columns showing what has been purchased, what still needs to be purchased, the cost, where it is located in your house, and ay other information you might want to keep track of.
ITEMS TO BUY FOR EMERGENCY
Blanket, Bedding, Sleeping Bag
Buckets for water and waste
Candles, long-burning
Can opener
Canteen
Clothing
Duct tape
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Flashlight with batteries
Food, non-refrigerated (3 days)
Fuel for heating and cooking
Garbage bags
Knife
Lamps, oil or battery
Lantern
Matches (waterproofed)
Money, cash, credit cards
Plastic sheeting
Pots and pans
Radio, AM/FM with batteries
Rope
Soap, hand and laundry
Shovel
Stove for cooking or heating
Telephone numbers
Tent
Tissue, facial and toilet
Toilet, portable
Towels, paper and cloth
Utensils for cooking (Spatula, spoon, knife, fork)
Utensils for eating (Plates, cups, flatware)
Water in containers
Water purification tablets



Keep your first aid kits in a bathroom or in all your cars. They can be elaborate and include all the items listed or they can be simple with bandages and some first aid cream. Cross off the items you do not want to include. Start with a container for the kit whether it's a drawer or a shoe box.
LIST OF FIRST AID SUPPLIES
Aloe Vera lotion
Bandages, assorted
Bandage, elastic
Calamine lotion
Cotton balls, cotton swabs
Cream, hydrocortisone or first aid cream
Emergency telephone numbers
First aid manual
Gauze dressing
Gauze pads
Hydrogen peroxide
Ice bag or ice pack
Insect repellent
Needle
Ointment, antibiotic
Safety pins
Scissors
Sunburn cream
Tape, adhesive
Thermometer
Tongue depressors
Tweezers
Medications
Analgesic, aspirin
Antihistamine or decongestant
Cough drops
Eye drops, artificial tears
Ipecac syrup
Nose drops
Pain reliever
Prescription medications
Throat spray
Vitamins or herbal remedies




Keep your first aid kits in a bathroom or in all your cars. They can be elaborate and include all the items listed or they can be simple with bandages and some first aid cream. Cross off the items you do not want to include. Start with a container for the kit whether it's a drawer or a shoe box.
LIST OF FIRST AID SUPPLIES
Aloe Vera lotion
Bandages, assorted
Bandage, elastic
Calamine lotion
Cotton balls, cotton swabs
Cream, hydrocortisone or first aid cream
Emergency telephone numbers
First aid manual
Gauze dressing
Gauze pads
Hydrogen peroxide
Ice bag or ice pack
Insect repellent
Needle
Ointment, antibiotic
Safety pins
Scissors
Sunburn cream
Tape, adhesive
Thermometer
Tongue depressors
Tweezers
Medications
Analgesic, aspirin
Antihistamine or decongestant
Cough drops
Eye drops, artificial tears
Ipecac syrup
Nose drops
Pain reliever
Prescription medications
Throat spray
Vitamins or herbal remedies


In preparing for an emergency, a 72 Hour Kit is often mentioned. This Kit is prepared now in anticipation of emergency evacuation away from your home because of natural or manmade disaster. The contents of this Kit could help you survive for 3 days (72 hours) without help from government agencies, family or friends. Once a disaster strikes, it's too late to gather these items. Prepare a Kit now for each member of your family and keep them in a backpack ready to place on the back before you leave the disaster area.
Column One--What you need to buy and put in each Kit
Column Two-Six--Mark off when Kit is complete for each member of your family or household
Column Seven--Cost of each individual item to pre-plan the budget
Column Eight--Estimated cost to complete each item for all of the Kits for your budget planning.
Purchase items as you can afford them. Rotate the food every year for freshness and the clothing as clothing sizes change. Not every Kit will need every item. Each Kit should have water, food and clothing for the person. Inside each Kit put an identification label with the person's name, address, telephone number, and emergency contact information and any special medical needs.
72 Hour Kit
ITEMS TO BUY FOR EMERGENCY 72 HOUR KIT
Container for Kit--Backpack, Suitcase, Plastic bucket, Duffle bag
Water--Bottled, Plastic container, Canteen
Water purification tablets or portable filter
Food--Dried fruit or fruit leather
Canned meat (Fish, chicken, ham)
Chili, Soup, Beef stew
Dried meat (Jerky)
Freeze dried foods
Powdered drink mixes (lemonade, hot chocolate, fruit punch, tea, coffee)
Bouillon cubes
Sugar packets
Hard candy
Granola and energy bars
Crackers / Popcorn
Nuts
Cereal

Utensils--Cooking
Cooking pot or pan with lid
Pancake turner
Cooking spoon or ladle, fork
Knife
Hot pad
Sheets of aluminum foil
Sheets of paper towels
Garbage or plastic bags
Can opener

Utensils--Eating
Metal or plastic plates / bowls
Metal or plastic spoon, fork, knife
Drinking cups
Napkins or paper towels

Clothing--
Shirt (tops), Sweater
Pants (bottoms)
Coat
Hats, gloves
Socks, sturdy shoes
Belt

Light--
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Emergency, long-burning candle
Road flare

Communication--
Cell telephone or GPS locator
Radio with extra batteries
Mirror for signaling
Compass / Maps
Whistle / Balloon for distress signal

Personal care needs
Toilet paper / Facial tissue
Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner
Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Dental floss
Insect repellent
Feminine hygiene products
Lip balm / Lotion
Towel / Washcloth / Moistened towels

Drivers license
Telephone calling card
Money--
Cash, including change
Credit and debit cards
Check

Automobile with gasoline tank filled or bicycle
Wagon, Stroller or Wheelbarrow might help you move your personal belongs out of area
Tool Kit--
Ax
Camp shovel
Knife
Pliers, Wrench, Screwdriver
Fire extinguisher
Saw
Wire
Duct tape
Rope
Scissors

First Aid & Medications--See First Aid Kit
Buckets for water and waste
Gasoline can and funnel
Pen or pencil, small pad of paper
Camera with film
Infants--Add these items
Formula / Bottles
Diapers
Baby food
Pacifier
Baby blanket
Small toy
Car seat or stroller

Before you leave your home, if there is time, Shut off water; Shut off natural gas; Turn down the furnace or turn off the electricity if needed; Close and lock windows and doors; Board up windows if necessary; Gather family heirlooms, photographs, computer, etc.