Emergency 3-Day Supply Kit

Emergencies and disaster happen; recent power outage from Hurricane Isabel and the current Gulf Coast hurricane. Materials listed are a good start, but your kit should be customized based on your personal needs.

Clothing/bedding                                       Water

at least one complete change of clothing                        one gallon per person per day

per person                                                                             two quarts for drinking/two quarts for cooking

sturdy shoes or boots                                                         and sanitation

rain gear

blankets or sleeping bag                                                     Food

hat and gloves                                                                      ready  to eat meats, fruits/vegetables

thermal underwear                                                               canned juices, milk, soups

                                                                        high energy foods like peanut butter, granola

Tools and Supplies                                         crackers, trail mix

Flashlight                                                                              vitamins

extra batteries                                                                       comfort/stress foods like candy, instant coffee

paper plates/utensils

non-electric can opener                                                      Special Items

pliers                                                                                      medications; prescription and non-prescription

tape                                                                                        extra eyeglasses

matches in waterproof container                                       important family documents

aluminum foil                                                                                        will

paper/pencil                                                                                          insurance papers

shut-off wrench for household gas/water                                       bank account numbers

plastic sheeting                                                                                    inventory of valuable household goods

map of area                                                                                            family records (store in waterproof  bag)

battery operated radio                                                         entertainment items, books/games

whistle                                                                                   any special needs  items

plastic storage container                                                    extra keys

                                                                        pet supplies

Sanitation

toilet paper/towelettes                                                        Other Emergency Information

soap, liquid detergent                                                         Red Cross, Fairfax County 202-728-6401

feminine supplies                                                                 Citizen Corps Council

plastic garbage bags/ties                                                    www.fairfaxcountycitizencorps.org

plastic bucket with lid

disinfectant

household bleach

hand sanitizer

Rethink your kit and individual needs twice a year when you reset clocks for daylight savings time.  Replace batteries, update clothes, check expiration dates on food.

For emergency information during a disaster, listen for announcements on TV or radio, or call the Emergency Information hotline.  Fairfax County 703-817-7771.  For information on the evacuation plan for your child’s school, call the hotline number, 1-800-839-3277.