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Emergency Preparedness Guide

Go! Kit

It is important to prepare yourself, your family, and pets before a disaster occurs. This can be done by creating a Go! Kit.

 

These kits should be assembled to sustain at least three days.   

 

Go! Kit Supplies:

  • Water- One gallon per person and per pet for each day. Store water in unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.

  • Food – A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned foods with a hand-operated can opener.

  • Antibacterial hand wipes or gel.

  • First Aid Kit, a first aid book and required prescription medications.

  • Blankets or sleeping bags – at least one per person.

  • Battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.

  • Fire extinguisher – ABC type.

  • Credit cards, cash and change.

  • An extra set of car and house keys.

  • ​Extra pair of eyeglasses.

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper.

  • A list of family physicians.

  • A list of important family information including phone numbers.

  • Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.

  • Insurance paper work and other legal papers.

Sanitation Supplies:

  • Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps and rain ponchos.

  • Large trash cans.

  • Bar soap and liquid detergent.

  • Household bleach.

  • Rubber gloves.

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