Because of this day and time and the varied lifestyles we live. The Boy Scout motto of "BE PREPARED" is even more relevant today. We believe a multi-tiered disaster/survival kit is necessary. In this belief, the following guide lines were developed and you can also check out the "Get Ready Now" document at www.ready.gov or the "Are You ready" document at www.fema.gov:

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The first tier is your personal survival kit that is kept with you at all times. This should be your most needed and useful items in case of an emergency. It should be easy to carry and attach to your body, suitable for various sized components, durable, and water repellant.

	Small Water-proof Carrying Case		Emergency Blanket
	Pen and/or Pencil		Magnesium Fire Starter
	Notepad		Sewing Kit
	Multi-Purpose Tool		Forceps
	Mini Mag Lite w/Spare Batteries		Scissors
	Brass Whistle		Assorted Safety Pins
	Signaling Mirror		10 ' Duct Tape
	Compass		25' Nylon Cord
	Emergency Cash		12" x 12' Sheet Aluminum Foil
	3" Zip Ties		Sterile Bag w/ Zipper Seal
	Wire Saw		First Aid Kit Containing the Following Minimums:
	Water Purification Tablets		4 - 2 x 2 Gauze Pads 10 - Butterfly Bandages   6 - 3/4" Adhesive Bandages   6 - 1" Adhesive Bandages   2 - Large Adhesive Bandages   1 - Roll Adhesive tape   4 - Antiseptic Wipes   1 - Tube Triple Antibiotic Cream   4 - Tylenol or Aspirin Tablets   4 - Anti-diarrhea Tablets   4 - Antacid Tablets   4 - Sinus/Cold Tablets   1 - Tube First Aid Cream

The second tier of your survival kit should also be portable and able to sustain you for a longer period of time (up to three days). It should be easy to pack, suitable for various sized components, durable, and water repellant.

WATER - One gallon of water per person per day for 3 days

Three (3) gallons of water per person Water purifying tablets for three (3) gallons of water per person

FOOD - This should be at least a three -day supply of non-perishable food per person.  Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and require little or no water.

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, and trail mix Canned juices, milk, soup Comfort/stress foods such as cookies, hard candy, instant coffee and tea bags

FIRST AID KIT & NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS - You should have a first aid kit for each vehicle and one for your home disaster kit

Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes Instant cold pack 2 - inch sterile gauze pads (8 - 12) Instant heat pack 3 - inch sterile gauze pads (8 - 12) Antiseptic towellettes Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever 2 - inch sterile roller bandages (3) Antacid 3 - inch sterile roller bandages (3) Laxative Triangular bandages (3) Alcohol swabs Scissors Pepto Bismol Tweezers Eye wash Needle Cough suppressant Safety razor blade Sunscreen Non-breakable Thermometer Petroleum jelly Assorted safety pins Latex gloves Tongue depressors Burn Ointment Triple antibiotic cream

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

Battery operated radio w/ extra batteries Eating Utensils per person (Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon) Can be metal or plastic ABC Type Fire Extinguisher Flashlights w/extra batteries Multi purpose tool Non-electric can opener Compass Whistle Aluminum foil Pencil and paper Signal flares Dust masks Sewing kit Plastic storage containers Duct tape Disposable lighters Matches in waterproof container Medicine droppers Plastic sheeting Tent Folding chairs Minimum 100' of general purpose rope 5 Carribeaners

SANITATION

Toilet paper or towelettes Household chlorine bleach Feminine supplies Soap Plastic garbage bags with ties Liquid detergent Small shovel Disinfectant Plastic bucket with lid

PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS

Toothbrush Hand soap Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo Shaving cream Comb/brush Razors Extra set of eyeglasses

CLOTHING AND BEDDING - Each person will need a complete change of clothing in addition to the items below

Sturdy hiking or work boots Hat Sleeping bag Gloves Rain gear Sunglasses

DOCUMENTS - The documents below should be maintained in a portable, fireproof box

Cash Passports List of all credit card account numbers Social security cards List of all bank account numbers Copy of identification cards i.e. driver's license Birth certificates Wills Marriage certificates Insurance policies Death certificates Immunization records Titles/deeds Home inventory list

For a PDF printable listing of the contents of the
recommended Preparedness Kits Click Here