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1. Here's what you may need for a home emergency kit
Carrying bag, easy to manage size with shoulder straps
Bottled Water
Non-perishable food
First Aid Kit (see below)
Flashlight & extra batteries, light sticks, lantern, NO CANDLES
Matches and lighter
Portable radio & batteries
Change of clothes
Walking shoes, sturdy
Blankets, sleeping bags
Comfort kit
Gloves
Small tool kit
Toiletries & personal hygiene items, soap, toothpaste etc.
Sealable plastic bags & garbage bags
Tarpaulin, tent or alternative for emergency shelter
Leather work gloves
Can opener
Plates and cutlery
Camp stove or other alternatives for cooking
Extra pair glasses
Cash (small denominations)
Rope, string
Paper towels. toilet paper
Books, cards, games, pencils & paper
Aluminum foil, fire starter
Rain gear
Duct tape
Multi-blade knife
Camp toilet
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Items that should be kept in your car’s mobile emergency kit:
Nylon carrying bag or day pack
Bottled water
Non-perishable food
Can opener
Transistor radio & extra batteries
Flashlight & extra batteries
Light sticks
First Aid Kit (see below)
Dust masks
Gloves
Blanket, sleeping bag
Small tool kit
Matches & lighter
Walking shoes & socks
Change of clothes
Jacket, rain gear or plastic bag
Cash (small denominations & coins)
THINK: WHAT WILL YOU NEED FOR 72 HOURS?
3. First Aid Kit
· 1 Nylon satchel labelled FIRST AID
· 1 First aid manual
· 6 Triangular bandages
· 2 Pressure bandages (non-sterile 4-1/2" x 6")
· 6 Abdominal pads (sterile 8" x 10")
· 6 Gauze sponges
· 1 Pkg. gauze sponges (non-sterile 4" x 4") 25 per package
· 2 Stretch roller gauze 4" x 5 yd.
· 1 Pair of super scissors
· 1 Roll of adhesive tape 1" x 5 yd.
· 1 Splinter forceps (stainless steel)
· 1 Bottle of sterile water
· 1 Laerdal pocket mask with head strap & 1 way valve
· 6 Pairs of latex gloves
· 50 Adhesive strips (assorted sizes)
· 2 Pkg. eye pads (sterile)
· 1 Bottle of Savlon antiseptic
Other Items You May Wish To Include In Your Kit
· Aspirin or Tylenol
· Sunscreen
· Disposable diapers
· Diarrhea medicine
· Insect repellent
· Elastic tensor bandages
· Eye drops
· Thermometer
· Soap
· Antacids
· Skin disinfectant spray
· Drinking water
· Laxatives
· Sanitary napkins
· Toilet paper
· Instant hot / cold packs
· Allergy medicine
· Whistle
· Splints
· Regular medicine (check expiry date)
· Cold medicine
· Tongue depressors
· Spray bottle with 10% bleach solution