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Keep enough
supplies in your
home to survive
on your own, or
shelter in
place, for at
least three
days. If
possible, keep
these materials
in an easily
accessible,
separate
container or
special
cupboard. You
should indicate
to your
household
members that
these supplies
are for
emergencies
only. Check
expiration dates
of food and
update your kits
when you change
your clock
during
daylight-saving
times.
- One
gallon of
drinking
water per
person per
day
-
Non-perishable,
ready-to-eat
canned foods
and manual
can opener
- First
aid kit
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Flashlight
-
Battery-operated
AM/FM radio,
NOAA
All-hazards
radio, and
extra
batteries
(you can
also buy
wind-up
radios that
do not
require
batteries)
- Whistle
- Iodine
tablets or
one quart of
unscented
bleach (for
disinfecting
water ONLY
if directed
to do so by
health
officials)
and
eyedropper
(for adding
bleach to
water)
- Personal
hygiene
items: soap,
feminine
hygiene
products,
toothbrush
and
toothpaste,
etc.
- Phone
that does
not rely on
electricity
- Child
care
supplies or
other
special care
items
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