Disaster Supply

BeReadyUtah.gov Family Preparedness Series Utah Disaster Supply Kit REMEMBER: f Store in a backpack, wheeled suitcase, or other portable container in an easy-access loca- tion, as near as possible to an exit f Have a separate kit for each family member f Items susceptible to water damage should be in plastic bags f Check kit twice a year and replace items that have expired or don’t work Cover all 12 Areas of Emergency Preparedness in your disaster supply kits. ADD ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO KITS TO FIT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS 1) Shelter & Fire 5) Light & Power 9) Clothing, Tools & Personal Items Waterproof poncho Flashlight Clothing for warm/cold weather Emergency reflective blanket Batteries Extra socks and underwear Wool or fleece blanket or Light sticks Ball cap and/or bandanna sleeping bag 6) First Aid Extra glasses or contacts Tent or tarp First aid kit: Adhesive bandages, Compass Windproof/waterproof matches rolled gauze and pads, dispos- Multifunction pocket knife Alternate fire-starter able gloves, antibiotic cream, Duct tape and 50-ft nylon rope Hand and body warmer packets burn gel, antiseptic towelettes, Stress relief item: book, toy, etc. 2) Water tweezers, triangle bandage, etc. 10) Cooking 1-2 gallons of water in a refill- First aid instruction booklet Camp cup, plate, and utensils able container Personal medications Lightweight stove and fuel Water tablets and/or filter Scissors and sewing kit Paper towels 3) Food Insect repellent Can opener (may be on knife) 3 days supply of ready-to-eat, Sunblock 11) Important Documents & Money nonperishable food 7) Communication Copies of: emergency plan, birth Hard candies Multi-power AM/FM radio certificates, marriage license, 4) Sanitation & Hygiene Notepad and pencil will, insurance info, financial Personal hygiene kit: soap, Plastic whistle with neck cord info, vehicle title, family photos, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, Extra mobile phone charger ID, emergency contact list, etc. toilet tissue, feminine items, 8) Safety & Security At least $200 in small bills razor, lip balm, wash cloth, etc. Work gloves 12) Transportation Garbage bags Dust mask Sturdy walking shoes or boots Hand sanitizer Mace/pepper spray Wagon, stroller, or wheelchair Baby wipes Spare house/car keys as needed Make a Plan Get a Kit Be Informed Get Involved For more preparedness information: BeReadyUtah.gov dem.utah.gov BeReadyUtah.gov Utah Work and School Disaster Supply Kits You spend about 50% of your day away from home. It is important to have basic disaster supplies wherever you spend time. Use the list on the front of this brochure to make smaller disaster supply kits appropriate for work, school, and wherever you and your family spend time outside of your home. Work and school kits should be small enough to fit in a desk or locker and their contents should conform to work or school rules and policies. Vehicle Emergency Kit You also spend a lot of time in your vehicle. Have an emergency kit in the car to help you and your family be ready for an accident, breakdown, getting lost, or other vehicle related emergency. Coat, jacket, or poncho Emergency glass breaker Emergency reflective blanket Seatbelt cutter Blanket or sleeping bag Caution triangle Tarp Reflective safety vest Windproof/waterproof matches Fire extinguisher (5lb A-B-C type) Hand and body warmer packets Ice scraper Umbrella Jumper cables and extra fuses 1-2 gallons of water Jack, lug wrench, and tire gauge Meal replacement bars Sand, ice melt or cat litter for Garbage bags traction Flashlight and extra batteries Small shovel First aid kit and instruction Tow rope booklet Tool kit: pry bar, screwdrivers, Disposable gloves crescent wrench, pliers, hammer, Plastic whistle with neck cord electrical tape, duct tape, wire, Cell phone car charger towels, etc. Glass marker Empty gas can and siphon hose Work gloves Vehicle registration and insurance Dust mask Detailed maps Things to do... If in an accident... • Learn simple repairs like changing a tire, jump • Remain calm. starts, and checking fluids. Teach repair skills • Pull out of traffic and off the main road if to all drivers at home. possible. If not, STAY IN THE VEHICLE until • Always keep the gas tank at least half full. emergency responders arrive. • Perform regular vehicle maintenance. • Check for injuries on yourself and others. • Check all fluids and tire pressure before any • If the situation is safe, take pictures of the road trips. vehicle damage and accident scene. Make a Plan Get a Kit Be Informed Get Involved For more preparedness information: BeReadyUtah.gov dem.utah.gov.

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