13 Necessities to Pack in Your Emergency Supply Kit

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FEMA recommends a standard emergency supply kit for general preparedness for any emergency. If you want to make your own, here's what to pack:

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Battery-Powered or Hand Crank Radio & NOAA Weather Radio with Tone Alert

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Flashlight

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First Aid Kit

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Extra Batteries

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Whistle to Signal for Help

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Dust Mask

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Duct Tape & Plastic Sheeting

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Moist Towelettes

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Garbage Bags & Plastic Ties

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Wrench or Pliers

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Manual Can Opener

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Local Maps

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Cell Phone with Chargers & Backup Battery

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Additional Personal Items Items

If you have time, these additional items may be useful for your all-purpose preparedness kit:

Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
Glasses and contact lens solution
Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Cash or traveler's checks
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
Fire extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

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