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Home Emergency Kit Checklist
The following is a list of items to include in your home emergency kit.

Printable version: Home emergency kit checklist (PDF: 230KB/1 page)

Container(s) to store items
Copy of your emergency plan
Bottled water
Nonperishable food
First-aid kit
Extra pair of eyeglasses
Extra medications (if possible)
Disinfectant hand wipes, soap
Personal care items
Care items for babies, elderly, disabled
family members
Pet supplies
Personal identification and contact information
Medical information and other important records
Cash, credit cards, travelers checks
Extra set of car keys
Change of clothing
Rain gear (poncho)
Blankets or sleeping bag
Battery-powered flashlight and extra batteries
Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
Candles and matches/lighter
Tools, can opener, work gloves
Rope, string, plastic sheeting, duct tape
Plastic bags and ties (for disposal of contaminated
clothes or other materials, for dry storage of items)
Dust mask
Whistle
Games, books, cards, etc.
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