Emergency Response.
Question.....if the power were out for a period of 3 days or more, how would you and your family survive?
The intention is that in the near future, you could find many answers to that question on this page plus MORE!!
To begin......gather the supplies for your Families 72 Hour Survival Kit!!!
Red Cross 72 Hour Survival List
Basic Supplies:
WATER 3 Gallons per person
Flashlight with extra batteries
Portable radio with batteries
Fire extinguisher
Utility shutoff wrench
Pocket knife
Duct tape
Matches
Light sticks
Candles
Emergency or space blankets
Wool blankets
Plastic sheeting
Tarp and 50 ft. nylon rope
Eating utensils and tin cups
Paper cups
Plastic buckets
Garbage bags and ties
Toilet paper
Campstove and extra fuel
Tri-fold shovel
FOOD:
Instant coffee and tea
Hot chocolate instant mix
Energy bars
Chow mein
Spaghetti with mushrooms
Canned soups
Flour
Stew
Applesauce
Rice
Mixed seasonings
Pancake mix
Peanut butter and jelly
Multiple vitamins
Canned juices
Tuna fish
Unsalted crackers
Sugar
CLOTHING:
Long sleeve wool shirt
Tee shirt
Heavy shoes
Gloves
Rain gear
Three pair of socks
Scarf
Denim pants
Hat
Three sets of underwear
PERSONAL:
Bar of hand soap
Liquid detergent
Tooth brush and gel
Shampoo
Brush and comb
Disposable razor
Hand mirror
Sewing kit
Spare glasses
Hand towel
Tissues
Towelettes
Medications
FIRST AID KIT:
A complete first aid kit for 72 hour home use is listed below. Remember to include any prescription medications that your family takes along with a written list of prescriptions, allergies, and doctors. If you wear eye glasses, contact lenses or dentures, include and extra pair in the kit. The most important item that you can include in your medical kit is a good firs aid manual.
The following is for family use only and should not be considered a complete list for NET operations:
Kerlex, Kling or any other brand of roller bandage (6 rolls) used to wrap over dressings and to secure splints
4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
Sanitary napkins used to control excessive bleeding
1 and 2 inch adhesive tape (1 roll each) used to secure bandages Bandaids (1 box assorted types)
Triangular bandage (3) used to secure broken arms, shoulder dislocations or as a wrap for splints. Can be purchased or made from old sheets
Ace bandage for wrapping sprains (1)
Sterile water (1 quart) used to flush wounds and cool burns
Antiseptic solution (1 bottle) used to clean wounds
Scissors
Tweezers
Sterile needle for splinters
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Latex gloves (2 pair)
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid
Syrup of Ipecac to induce vomiting, if advised by poison control. Sunscreen
Tube of petroleum jelly
Cleaning agent/soap
Moistened towelettes or baby wipes
Assorted sizes of safety pins
