A key part of emergency preparedness involves having a survival kit on hand and ready to take with you. The following are suggested items members of the University community may wish to have on hand.
Office Kits
| Office Supplies | Supplies (continued) |
|---|---|
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Soap |
Complete change of clothes, including underwear |
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Washcloth |
Socks |
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Towel |
Comfortable shoes |
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Personal toiletries |
Outerwear or blankets (consider mylar blankets) |
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Comb |
Flashlight |
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Brush |
Battery radio |
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Toothbrush |
First aid supplies |
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Toothpaste |
Fresh batteries |
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Contact lens supplies |
Whistle |
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Prescription medications |
Matches (use only if there is no threat of a gas leak) |
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2 qts. water per day |
Can opener |
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2 to 3 days of non-perishable food |
Car Kits
| Car Supplies | Supplies (continued) |
|---|---|
| Booster Cables | Tools - Shovel |
| Flares | Fire extinguisher |
| Battery radio | First aid kit |
| Paper/pencil | Flashlight |
| Plastic bags (large and small) | Food and water |
| Blanket (consider mylar blankets) | Snow scraper |
Home & Dorm Kits
| Home & Dorm Supplies | Supplies (continued) |
|---|---|
| Water, one gallon per person per day for at least 3 days | Food, at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food |
| Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both | Flashlight and extra batteries |
| First aid kit | Whistle |
| Dust masks | Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place |
| Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation | Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities |
| Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) | Local maps |
| Local maps | Prescription medications and glasses |
| Infant formula and diapers | Pet food and extra water for your pet |
| Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container | Cash or traveler's checks and change |
| Emergency reference material, such as a first aid book | Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person |
| Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (When diluted 9 parts water to 1 part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or, in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water. Do not used scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners). | Matches in a waterproof container |
| Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items | Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels |
| Paper and pencil | Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children |