Emergency Preparation
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Emergency Car Kit
- Bottled water: At least a 72-hour supply (minimum one gallon per person, per day) to avoid significant losses of body fluids.
- Nonperishable food: Dried fruit, unsalted nuts and crackers, energy bars, etc.
- First aid kit and book: To provide medical assistance to yourself, passengers, coworkers and others who may require aid.
- Sealable plastic bags: To dispose of trash, waste, etc.
- Flashlights, spare batteries and bulbs: To provide light if you need to walk home, find evacuation routes at night or if lights are out.
- Battery-operated radio, spare batteries: To obtain official information and instructions.
- Essential medication: At least a 72-hour supply of essential prescription medications to maintain your health and provide comfort while walking home or waiting for roads to reopen.
- Tools: Screwdrivers, pliers, crowbars, etc., to help with debris removal and light search and rescue.
- Premoistened towelettes: For personal hygiene.
- Extra clothes: Shirts, pants, blouses, jackets, etc., that are comfortable.
- Sturdy shoes: To protect your feet from broken concrete, glass and other debris.
- Manual can opener: To open canned goods contained in your emergency food supply.
- Sturdy work gloves: To protect your hands from sharp objects you may attempt to lift.
- Reflectors: To warn approaching vehicles that your car is stopped or abandoned. Check and/or replace them as needed.
- Blanket or sleeping bag: To provide warmth and comfort if you sleep in your car or outdoors while en route home.
- Fire extinguisher: To put out small fires.
- Local maps: To guide you if you use alternate routes to walk or drive to your destination.
- Hat or visor: To provide protection from the sun.
- Whistle: To attract attention and call for help.
- Pen or pencil and tablet: To leave messages if you abandon your car. Be sure to specify the date and time and your destination.
References include "ESP Family Steps to Survival, link available below."
First Aid Kit
- First Aid Kit (Keep with 21 Essentials.)
- Moleskin
- Band-Aids
- Aspirin / Tylenol / Advil (for pain/swelling)
- Antiseptic
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent (if needed)
- Chapstick
- Prescription Medicines
- Vitamins
- Tweezers
- Adhesive tape
- 21 Essentials (Keep /w you always! Especially when not wearing backpack. Put in sep. sm. pack.)
- Water (2 liters youth/3 liters adults - full!)
- Water purification tablets
- Small Flashlight (hand held or head lamp)
- Extra batteries (for flashlight)
- Map (get from trip leader)
- Compass
- Whistle (if lost, can blow longer than yell)
- Matches (waterproof)
- Pocket Knife (multi-use type)
- Nylon Line (50 feet)
- Space Blanket
- Rain Gear (or 2 large, heavy-duty trash bag)
- First Aid Kit (See itemized list)
- Metal mirror
- Sunglasses
- Stocking/Wool hat (most heat lost at head)
- Neckwarmer or scarf (heat lost at neck too)
- Hard Candy
- Extra Food (e.g., Ramen)
- Lightweight small day pack or fanny pack
- Lightweight gloves or mittens
References include "Troop 271 backpacker's checklist."
