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Disaster Supply Kit

Getting a disaster supply kit is easy. Getting through a disaster without one is not. Do you have what it takes? In addition to making a family disaster plan, have supplies on hand to last each person at least three days. It's a simple, low-cost, but important step to getting ready.

• One gallon water per person per day
• Canned or packaged food
• Battery-powered radio
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Manual can opener
• Extra batteries
• Toiletries
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Prescription medications
• Special items for infant, elderly or disabled members of the household