Survival Kits {Insp}

"Survival Kits"

Experts now recommend that disaster survivors
be prepared to be self-sufficient for up to seven
days, although having supplies for at least three
days had been the norm. Here are lists of
supplies to have at home, in the car and at work:

"At Home"

o Nonperishable packaged or canned food
o A gallon of water per person per day
(Replace every six months; Count pets as family
members.)
o Manual can openers
o First aid kit and handbook
o Clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes
o Blankets or sleeping bags
o Portable radio and flashlight, with spare
batteries
o Essential medications
o List of family physicians and the
(Include style and serial number of medical
devices, such as pacemakers)
o Extra pair of eyeglasses
o Extra set of house and car keys
o Toilet paper, toiletries and feminine
hygiene items
o Fire extinguisher
o Pet food, water and leash or carrier
o Cash and small change.
o Water purification kit or unscented liquid bleach
(Eight drops per gallon when water is first stored)
o Any special foods and supplies for babies,
the disabled or the elderly
o Plastic eating utensils, paper cups and plates
o Heavy-duty aluminum foil
o Paper towels
o Knife or razor blades
o Candles and light sticks
o Matches in waterproof container
o Work gloves and a broom
o Hammer and nails
o Coils of rope and a wire
o Ax, crowbar and shovel
o Small tool kit
o Cheesecloth (to strain water) or paint strainer
o Large and small plastic bags
o Two tarp, 8 feet by 10 feet
o Local street map and compass
o Paper, pens and stamps
o Entertainment pack of family photos,
notebooks, reading material and games

"In the Car"

o Nylon tote or day pack
o Bottled water
o Nonperishable food
o Manual can opener
o Transistor radio, flashlight and extra
batteries
o First aid kit
o Gloves
o Blankets or sleeping bags
o Sealable plastic bags
o Moist towelettes (Replace every six months.)
o Small tool kit
o Matches and lighter
o Walking shoes and extra socks
o Change of clothes
o Cash (small bills and coins)
o Local street map and compass

"At Work"

o Dry food, such as candy bars, dried fruit,
jerky and crackers
o Water or orange juice
o Tennis shoes or walking shoes
o First aid kit
o Flashlight and portable radio with extra
batteries
o Matches
o Small and large plastic bags
o Toiletries
o Entertainment pack of family photos,
notebooks, reading material and games

Sources: USGS, City of Los Angeles Fire Department,
California “Office of Emergency Services, Federal
Emergency Management Agency and American
Red Cross, compiled by the Los Angeles Times
Received on Sun Oct 23 00:28:39 2005