| No family ever wants to have to worry about an | | | | sure to include a can opener for cans |
| emergency but if something happened would you | | | | - Flashlight and extra batteries |
| be prepared? There are lots of items that you | | | | - Hygiene items like soap, shampoo, tooth brush |
| should have handy in an emergency kit so here is | | | | and tooth paste |
| a checklist to help your family be prepared. | | | | - Pet supplies if you have animals |
| - Have an emergency plan with all the information | | | | - Spare keys for your house and car |
| about you and your family so someone can help | | | | - Comfort items for children like teddy bears, |
| you if you are injured. It should include the names | | | | blankets or small toys. It is also a good idea to |
| of all your family members, medications they are | | | | have crayons and coloring books to keep them |
| on, dates of birth and allergies or other important | | | | occupied |
| health information. Make sure to list your | | | | - Change of clothes for each family member |
| emergency contacts with address and phone | | | | including rain gear and comfortable shoes |
| numbers included. List your emergency meeting | | | | - Trash Bags |
| location, trusted adults, and doctor and insurance | | | | - Sunscreen, bug spray and umbrella for shade |
| information. | | | | All of these items will come in handy for you and |
| - Personal identification for each family member | | | | your family if you are ever faced with an |
| like a drivers license, school i.d. card or passport | | | | emergency. Take time with your children to help |
| - $25-50 in cash | | | | them understand what an emergency is and how |
| - Copies of health records including allergies, | | | | to stay together and calm. Have fun teaching |
| prescriptions and proof of insurance | | | | your children their names, address and phone |
| - First Aid Kit | | | | number so they will remember the information if |
| - 1-3 gallons of water per person | | | | they are not with you and share it with trusted |
| - 3-5 day supply of nonperishable food- make | | | | adults. |