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Water for drinking and sanitation (minimum one gallon per person per day for at least three days)
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Food (three day supply)
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
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Extra batteries
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Flashlights
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First Aid Kit w/ insect repellant
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Whistle or noisemaker to signal for help
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Dust masks
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Plastic sheeting and duct tape (for shelter-in-place)
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Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
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Can opener
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Local maps
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Refill prescriptions prior to storm
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Eyeglasses
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Pet food and extra water
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Important documents (insurance papers, ID, bank account info all in portable, waterproof container
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Cash or traveler’s checks and change
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Sleeping bag or bedding materials
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Change of clothing (for several days for each person)
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Change of shoes
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Chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (Disinfectant - diluted nine parts water to one part bleach; Treat water – 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Never use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners).
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Fire extinguisher
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Matches in waterproof container
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Personal hygiene items
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Mess kits (paper plates, cups and utensils)
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Paper and pencil
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Books, games and puzzles for children
