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Disaster Supply Kit Developed By Oxford EMA

The Individual/Family Disaster Supplies Calendar is intended to help you prepare for disasters before
the individual/family 72 hour disaster supplies calendar
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
     
Grocery Store Hardware Store Grocery Store
     
c 1 gal. Water* c Portable, battery-powered c 1 gal. Water*
c 1 sm. jar peanut butter*       radio w/extra batteries c 1 can fruit*
c 1 lrg. can Juice* c Heavy rope c 1 can meat*
c 1 can meat c Duct tape c 1 sm jar jelly
c manual can opener c Scissors c granola bars
c instant coffee, tea c 2 flashlights w/batteries c toothpaste and brush
c permanent marking pen c "bungee" cords c 1 gal of water per pet
c 1 gal of water per pet    
     
Also: pet food, diapers and/or    
         baby food if needed    
     
Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
     
Hardware Store Grocery Store First Aid Supplies
     
c plumber's tape c 1 gal water* c Scissors
c crowbar c 1 can fruit* c Tweezers
c Smoke detector w/battery c 1 can meat* c Antiseptic
c matches in a waterproof c 1 can vegetables* c Thermometer
c container c 2 rolls of toilet paper* c Liquid hand soap
  c disinfectant c Disposable hand wipes
  c household chlorine bleach c Sewing kit
To Do:    
c Make a family plan    
c Date each perishable food item    
      using a permanent marker    
     
Week 7 Week 8 Week 9
     
Grocery Store First Aid Supplies Grocery Store
     
c 1 gal. Water* c Aspirin and/or acetaminophen c 1 can ready-to-eat soup*
c 1 can ready-to-eat soup* c Cold pack c liquid dish soap
c 1 can fruit* c Rolls of gauze and bandages c Heavy duty garbage bags
c 1 can vegetables* c First aid tape c hand sanitizer
  c Adhesive bandages  
         assorted sizes  
     
Also: extra plastic baby bottles,    
     formula and diapers, if needed    
     
Items marked with * should be purchased for each member of the household
the individual/family 72 hour disaster supplies calendar
Week 10 Week 11 Week 12
     
Hardware Store Grocery Store First Aid Supplies
     
c Watertight container w/lid for c 1 lrg. Can juice* c Anti-diarrhea medication
       important documents c Resealable plastic bags c Antacid (for stomach upset)
c NOAA Weather Radio c 1 box quick energy snacks c Rubbing alcohol
c Signal flare c 3 rolls of paper towels c Pairs large, medical grade,
c Matches in a waterproof c Playing cards       non-latex gloves
      container c Aluminum foil c Syrup of Ipecac (to induce
c Whistle c Plastic wrap       vomiting , if advised by Poison
          Cpntrol Center)
To Do:   c Activated charcoal (use if
c Establish an out-of-state contact          advised by Poison Control)
      to call in case of emergency    
     
Week 13 Week 14 Week 15
     
Hardware Store Grocery Store Hardware Store
     
c Shut-off wrench c 1 can fruit* c Extra batteries
c pliers c 1 can meat* c Tube tent
c small shovel c 1 can vegetables* c Small cooking stove
c ABC-type fire extinguisher c Paper plates or mess kits c Can of cooking fuel
c Plastic sheeting c Plastic utensils c Masking tape
  c Paper cups  
  c Paper, pens, and pencils  
     
To Do:    
c Take first aid/CPR class    
     
     
Week 16 Week 17 Week 18
     
Grocery Store Grocery Store Hardware Store
     
c 1 can meat* c Dry cereal c Compass
c 1 can vegetables* c Graham crackers c Work gloves
c Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer c Lip balm, insect repellant c Extra set of house and car keys
c Deodorant, sunscreen c Cookies, hard candy c Medium-sized plastic bucket
c Quick energy snacks c Instant coffee        with lid
      (raisins, granola bars, dried    
       fruit, trail mix)    
     
     
     
Items marked with * should be purchased for each member of the household
the individual/family 72 hour disaster supplies calendar
Week 19 Week 20 Week 21
     
Grocery Store Hardware Store First Aid Supplies
     
c 1 gal. Water* c Camping or utility knife c Presciptions
c Staples-sugar, salt, pepper c Extra radio batteries c Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
c Quick energy snacks c Needles and thread c Laxative
      (raisins, granola bars, dried c Disposable dust masks c Antibacterial ointment
       fruit, trail mix)   c Cotton balls
c Shampoo Also: purchase an emergency c 3" x 3" sterile gauze pads
c Comb and brush escape ladder for second story c Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
c 1 gal of water per pet bedrooms, if needed.  
     
     
     
     
Week 22 Week 23 Week 24
     
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Last updated: 10/8/09