Week One

Week Two

Hardware Store:

Containers to hold disaster supply kit (large plastic tub with lid, backpack, etc.)

Flashlights

1 Portable Tool Kit

1 Roll of Duct Tape

1 Utility Knife

1 Tarp (to cover a leaky roof if necessary)

1 Battery Operated Radio

Batteries for Flashlights and Radio

Purchase or Gather from Existing Supply:

1 Blanket/Pillow or Sleeping Bag for Each Member of Household

Towels

Books or Games for Entertainment

1 Local Road Map

1 Set of Extra Clothing and Shoes for Each Member of Household.

Grocery Store:

Cans of Meat for Each Member of Household (i.e., tuna, chicken, corned beef)

Cans of Ready-to-Eat Soup for Each Member of Household

Cans of Vegetables for Each Member of Household

Cans of Fruit for Each Member of Household

1 Box of Heavy-Duty Garbage Bags with Ties

1 Box of Zip-Lock Food Storage Bags for Storing Important Papers and Small Items

1 Manual Can Opener

Week Three

Week Four

Drug Store:

1 Toothbrush for Each Member of Household

1 Large Tube of Toothpaste

1 Bottle each of Necessary Over-The-Counter and Prescription Medications

1 Box of Sanitary Wipes or Liquid Hand Sanitizer

1 Package of Sanitary Napkins or Tampons

1 Bottle of Shampoo

1 Family-Size First Aid Kit

Grocery Store:

At Least 1 Gallon of Water per day for Each Member of Household, Including Pets

Containers/Boxes of Quick Energy Snacks (granola bars, nuts, raisins, trail mix)

Jars of Peanut Butter

Large Cans of Juice (not concentrate)

1 Package of Assorted Plastic Utensils

1 Package of Paper Plates & Bowls

2 Rolls of Paper Towels

1 6-Roll Pack of Toilet Paper

If needed:

Purchase extra items for pets (carriers, food, leashes, toys, etc.)

Purchase extra items for children (baby food, formula, diapers, coloring books, etc.)

Purchase extra items for elderly or special needs family members (hearing aid batteries, medications, special food, etc.)