Emergency Checklist

Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home.

"My Root Cellar" PDF-Printable Emergency Checklist
72 Hour Kit

Nutritional Supplies

• Ready-to-eat canned meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, beans and soups
• Protein or fruit bars
• Dry cereal or granola
• Peanut butter or nuts
• Dried fruit/crackers
• Canned juices
• Bottled water
• Canned or jarred baby food or formula (if you have an infant)
• Pet food (if you have a pet)

Medical, Health & Emergency Supplies

• Prescribed medical
  supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment
• Soap and water or an alcohol-based (60-95%) hand wash
• Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
• Thermometer
• Anti-diarrhea medicine
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Portable radio
• Manual can opener
  Garbage bags
• Tissues
• Toilet paper
• Disposable diapers (if you have an infant)

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Web Resources

www.kdheks.gov

www.cdc.gov/swineflu

www.pandemicflu.gov