Personal Preparedness Kit


Develop an office or home evacuation kit by identifying items to take with you as you evacuate.

Preparedness Kit Monthly Topic

Essentials

  • Draw string bag, backpack, solar pack
  • Keys (car, home, work)
  • Coat/jacket
  • Pocketbook & pen/pencil
  • Medication
  • Food (energy bars, nonperishable, don’t need to cook)
  • Water (hydration pack, water packets)
  • Flashlight, extra batteries
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Emergency contact numbers

Other items you might consider

  • Water purification tablets
  • Extra clothing
  • Emergency cash
  • Emergency blanket
  • Dust or paint mask (fumes, gas, airborne debris)
  • Multitool
  • Metal whistle
  • Pocket first aid kit
  • Body wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Weather radio
  • Spare eyeglasses
  • Comfort items – games, books, writing supplies
  • Other items you need