Week 1 |
Week 2 |
Week 3 |
Week 4 |
Grocery Store
1 gallon of water
1 jar peanut butter
1 large can juice*
1 can meat
hand operated can opener
instant coffee, tea, powdered drinks
permanent marking pen to mark date on cans
(remember 1 gallon of water for each pet)
Also: pet food, diapers, and /or baby food if needed
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Hardware Store
crescent wrench
heavy rope
duct tape
2 flashlights with batteries
"bungee" cords
Also: a leash or carrier for your pet if needed
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Grocery Store
1 gallon of water*
1 can meat*
1 can fruit*
sanitary napkins
video tape
(remember 1 gallon of water for each pet)
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Hardware Store
plumber's tape
crowbar
smoke detector with battery
Also: extra medications or a prescription marked "emergency use" if needed
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To Do
make a family plan
date each perishable food item using marking pen. |
To Do
check your house for hazards
Locate your gas meter and water shutoffs and attach a wrench near them |
To Do
Use a video camera to tape the contents of your home for insurance purposes.
Store video tape with friend/family member that lives out of town. |
To Do
Install or test your smoke detector
Tie water heater to wall studs using plumbers tape. |
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Week 5 |
Week 6 |
Week 7 |
Week 8 |
Grocery Store
1 gallon of water
1 can meat
1 can fruit
1 can vegetables
2 rolls toilet paper
extra toothbrush
travel size toothpaste
Also: special foods for special diets if needed
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First Aid Supplies
aspirin and/or acetominophen
compresses
rolls of guaze or bandages
first aid tape
Adhesive bandages-assorted sizes
Also: extra hearing aid batteries if needed
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Grocery Store
1 gallon of water*
1 ready to eat soup (not concentrate)
1 can fruit*
1 can vegetables
Also: extra plastic baby bottles, formula, and diapers if needed
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First Aid Supplies
scissors
tweezers
antiseptic
thermometer
liquid hand soap
disposable hand wipes
sewing kit
Also: extra eyeglasses if needed
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To Do
Have a fire drill at home |
To Do
Check with your child's day care or school to find out about their disaster plans. |
To Do
Establish an out of state contact to call in case of emergency |
To Do
Place a pair of shoes and a flashlight under your bed so that they are handy during an emergency. |
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Week 9 |
Week 10 |
Week 11 |
Week 12 |
Grocery Store
1 can ready to eat soup
liquid dish soap
plain liquid bleach
1 box heavy duty garbage bags
Also:saline solution and a contact lens case, if needed
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Hardware Store
waterproof portable plastic container (with lid) for important papers
portable am/fm radio
Also: blankets or sleeping bag for each family member
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Grocery Store
1 large can juice*
1 large plastic food bags*
1 box quick energy snacks*
3 rolls paper towels
Also: sunscreen, if needed
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First Aid Supplies
anti-diarrhea medicine
rubbing alcohol
2 pr latex gloves
ipecac syrup and activated charcoal (for accidental poisoning)
children's vitamins
Also: items for denture care if needed
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To Do
Send some of your favorite family photos (or copies) to family members out of state for safe keeping. |
To Do
Make photocopies of important papers and store safely. |
To Do
Store a roll of quarters for emergency phone calls.
Go on a hunt with your family to find a pay phone near home. |
To Do
Take your family on a field trip to gas meter and water meter shutoffs. |
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Week 13 |
Week 14 |
Week 15 |
Week 16 |
Hardware Store
whistle
ABC fire extinguisher
pliers
vise grips |
Grocery Store
1 can fruit*
1 can meat*
1 can vegetables*
1 package paper plates
1 package eating utensils
1 package paper cups
adult vitamins |
Hardware Store
extra flashlight batteries
masking tape
hammer
assorted nails
"L" brackets to secure tall furniture to wall studs
wood screws |
Grocery Store
1 can meat*
1 can vegetables*
1 box large heavy duty garbage bags
kleenex
1 box quick energy snacks (such as granola bars or raisins) |
To Do
Take a first aid/CPR class |
To Do
Make a plan to check on a neighbor who may need help in an emergency |
To Do
Brace shelves and cabinets |
To Do
Find out if you have a neighborhood safety organization and join it! |
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Week 17 |
Week 18 |
Week 19 |
Week 20 |
Grocery Store
1 box of graham crackers
assorted plastic containers with lids
assorted safety pins
dry cereal |
Hardware Store
"child proof" latches or other fasteners for your cupboards
double-sided tape or Velcro-type fasteners to secure moveable objects |
Grocery Store
1 box large heavy duty garbage bags
1 box quick energy snacks (such as granola bars or raisins) |
Hardware Store
camping or utility knife
extra radio batteries
Also: purchase an emergency escape ladder for second story bedrooms if needed.
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To Do
Arrange for a friend or neighbor to help your children if you are at work. |
To Do
Pack a "go-pack" in case you need to evacuate |
To Do
Have an earthquake drill at home. |
To Do
Find out about your workplace disaster plans. |
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Week 21 |
Week 22 |
Week 23 |
Week 24 |
Hardware Store
heavy work gloves
1 box disposable dust masks
screwdriver
plastic safety goggles |
Grocery Store
extra hand operated can opener
3 rolls paper towels |
Hardware Store
battery powered camping lantern with extra battery or flashlights |
Grocery Store
large plastic food bags
plastic wrap |
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