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Home Emergency Kit

Instructions

  • How to turn off water, gas and electricity

  • Location/use of fire extinguishers

  • Fill containers, sinks, tubs with water

  • readysandiego.org

Light & Communication

  • 30+ Hour Candle

  • Flashlight - squeeze one best, else extra batteries

  • Waterproof Matches

  • AM/FM Radio w/ Headphones

  • AAA Batteries for radio

  • Solar Charger

  • Map of Area

  • Compass

Shelter & Warmth

  • Poncho

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Blanket

  • Earplugs

  • Eyeshade

First Aid

  • Latex Gloves

  • 10 Plastic bandages (3/4''x3'')

  • 10 plastic bandages (3/8''x1 1/2'')

  • 2 Gauze pads

  • 3 Alcohol cleansing pads

  • 1 Butterfly closure

  • Antibiotic Ointment

  • Burn Ointment

  • Thermometer

  • Scissors

  • Tweezers

  • Petroleum Jelly or Other Lubricant

  • Masking Tape (tics)

  • Ace Bandage

  • Tylenol, Aleve

  • Insect Repellent, Anti-Itch

Car

  • jumper cables

  • battery charger

  • gas can

  • flashlight + batteries/charge cord

  • rags

  • Help sign

  • plastic tarp

  • first aid kit

  • tire pressure gauge

  • duct tape

  • blanket

  • small tool kit

  • rope

  • AAA card

Important Papers

  • Fireproof Box

  • Flash Drive with Electronic Copies of Documents

  • Household Contacts

  • Drivers License

  • Passport

  • Social Security Card

  • Birth Certificate

  • Marriage License

  • Photo of Pet With Owners

  • Pet Microchip Information

  • Emergency Contact Information

  • Mortgage Information

  • Real Estate Ownership Information

  • Utility Information

  • Credit Card Information

  • Automatic Payment Information

  • Bank Account Information

  • Retirement Account Information

  • Investment Account Information

  • Auto Information

  • Home Insurance Information

  • Auto Insurance Information

  • Personal Property Inventory

  • Recent Pay Stubs

  • Rewards Program Accounts

  • Most Recent Tax Return

  • Property Tax Statement

  • Will

  • Trust Documents

  • Living Will, Power of Attorney

  • Health Insurance Information

  • Doctor Contact Information

  • Prescription Information

  • Prescription Insurance Information

  • Record of Immunizations and Allergies

  • Copies of Prescriptions - incl. eyeglasses

  • Vet Contact Information

  • Pet Immunization Records

Tools

  • Whistle

  • Dust Mask

  • 16 Function Knife

  • Safety Goggles

  • Wrench or Piers to Turn Off Utilities

  • Work Gloves

  • Duct tape

  • Gas Can

  • Car Charger

Clothing

  • Long Sleeved Shirt

  • Long Pants

  • Sturdy Shoes

  • Rain Jacket / Windbreaker

  • Hat - Warm and Sun

  • Bandana

  • Socks

  • Underwear

  • Swimsuit

  • Watch

Other

  • Pet Carrier

  • Fire Extinguisher

  • Pencil / Pen

  • Notepad / Post-Its

  • Playing Cards / Dice

  • Dry Bag

  • Car & house Keys

  • Jewelry

  • Computer Backup

  • Cell Phone & Charger

  • Locks

  • Carabiners

  • Safety Pins, Rubber Bands, Paperclips, Shoelaces

  • Ziplock Bags

  • Cash

  • Towels

  • Sunscreen

  • Shopping Bag

  • Crocheted Blanket

  • Wedding Album

  • NAS

  • Camera + Cards + Chargers

  • Music + Earphones

Hygiene

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Prescriptions

  • Glasses - Normal and Sunglasses

  • 10 Cotton tips

  • Wet Naps

  • Comb, Brush

  • Razor

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Dental Floss

  • Feminine Products

  • Soap

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • 3 packs Pocket Tissues

  • Sewing Kit

  • Waste Bag

  • Lotion

  • Unbreakable Mirror

  • Nail Clippers

  • Toilet Paper

Food & Water

  • Food for 3 Days

  • Utensils, Paper Towels

  • Can Opener

  • Water Pouch / 3 Gallons per Person

  • 10 Water Purification Tablets / 9 parts water to 1 part bleach

  • Regular Chlorine Bleach

  • Pet Food