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YOUR GRAB AND GO KIT
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Carry as much as you can but do NOT compromise your mobility.
Note that every person and family situation is different. The items below are just suggestions. Adjust your supplies to meet your needs.
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FOOD & WATER
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WATER - at least 3 day supply/person (1/2 gal per person per day MIN.)
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Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
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Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, plan for extra water)
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Freeze-dried camping meals
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Hi-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly crackers, granola bars, trail mix
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Foods for infants, elderly or those with special dietary needs
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Comfort foods—cookies, hard candy, sweet cereals, instant coffee, tea
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CLOTHING
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Wear long sleve pants & shirt, rain parka, hat, waterproof walking shoes
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Pack should include one complete change of clothing & footwear
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Jacket or coat
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Long pants
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Long sleeve shirt
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Sturdy shoes or work boots
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Hat and scarf
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Leather gloves
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Rain gear
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Thermal underwear
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PERSONAL ITEMS
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Wallet with ID
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Proof of medical insurance
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Important phone numbers
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Credit cards, CASH (SMALL bills) and COINS
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Assorted sizes of safety pins
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Needles & thread
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Deck of playing cards
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WARMTH AND SHELTER
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Emergency blanket
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Disposable poncho
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"Hotties" hand warmers
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Package of black trash bags
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Plastic sheeting
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Rope or strong cord
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Tube Tent
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SANITATION
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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Kleenex
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Antibacterial hand wipes
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Personal hygiene items
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Hand sanitizer
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Feminine supplies
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Insect repellant
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TOOLS & COMMUNICATION
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Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries
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Headlamp with extra batteries |
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Flashlight and extra batteries
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Cell phone (although cell phone service may be disrupted)
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Manual can opener, utility knife
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Pliers (a multi-function tool is great)
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Gas shut-off tool
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Duct tape
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Compass
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Matches in a waterproof container
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Cigarette lighter
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Paper, pencil
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Candles
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Light Sticks
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Whistle
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Map of the area (for locating roads and shelters)
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MEDICATIONS & SUPPLIES
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At least 3 day supply of all critical medications AND copies of prescriptions
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Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
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Anti-diarrhea medication
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Antacid (for stomach upset)
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Contact lenses and supplies or extra eyeglasses
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Hearing aid batteries
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RED CROSS FAMILY FIRST AID KIT (Available from the Red Cross as a kit)
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2 81 mg. Aspirin Tablets(chewable)
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5 Triple Antibiotic Ointment Packs
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6 Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes (sting free)
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2 Hydrocortisone Cream Packs, 1%, 0.9 gm
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2 Hand Sanitizer Packs
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2 5" x 9" Trauma Pads
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6 4" x 4" Gauze Dressing Pads
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6 3" x 3" Gauze Dressing Pads
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1 4" Conforming Gauze Roll Bandage
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1 3" Conforming Gauze Roll Bandage
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1 1" x 10 yd. First Aid Tape Roll
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1 Instant Cold Compress
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1 CPR One-Way Valve Face-shield (latex-free)
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1 Emergency blanket
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1 Triangular Sling/Bandages (safety pins included)
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25 3/4" x 3" Adhesive Plastic Bandages
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15 1" x 3" Adhesive Plastic Bandages
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3 2" x 4" Elbow and Knee Plastic Bandages
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10 3/8" x 1-1/2" Junior Adhesive Plastic Bandages
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5 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Patch Plastic Bandages
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3 Knuckle Fabric Bandages
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3 Fingertip Fabric Bandages
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4 Thermometers (one time use)
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1 Tweezers
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1 Scissors
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4 Latex-Free Exam Quality Gloves
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1 American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide
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