Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit Your Complete Disaster Kit can be found on-line at American Red Cross web site http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/guide/kit.html#basics Talk about the types of disasters within our area - floods, fires & earthquakes with  all your family members. Plan How your family will stay in contact if separated Meet Your neighbors Design a Home Plan and maintain the Plan Contact your local American Red Cross – Sierra Nevada Chapter, 1190 Corporate Blvd., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 856-1000 Water Store one gallon of water per person per day – keep at least a 3-day supply Food (Keep a 3-day Supply) Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup Staples – sugar, salt, pepper High Energy goods – peanut butter, jelly, crackers, trail mix, granola bars & Vitamins Foods for infants, elderly or persons on special diets Comfort/stress foods – cookies, hard candy, instant coffee, teas, sweet cereals First Aid Kit Sterile adhesive bandages, triangular bandages (3), Sterile roller bandages (2" & 3") Gauze pads (2" & 4") hypoallergenic adhesive tape Scissors, tweezers, needle, moistened towelettes, antiseptic, thermometer, tongue blades Tube of petroleum jelly, safety pins, cleansing agent/soap, latex gloves (2 pair), Sunscreen Non-Prescription Drugs Pain reliever, anti-diarrhea, antacid, Syrup of Ipecac (used to induce vomiting), Laxative and Activated charcoal Tools & Supplies Mess kits, emergency preparedness manual, battery operated radio & extra batteries Flashlight, Cash, non-electric can opener, fire extinguisher, tube tent, pliers, tape, compass Matches, Aluminum foil, signal flare, paper, pencil, shut-off wrench, plastic sheeting, map Sanitation Toilet paper, soap, feminine supplies, personal hygiene, plastic bucket household chlorine Clothing & Bedding Sturdy shoes, rain gear, blankets, sleeping bags, hat, gloves, thermal underwear, sunglasses Special Items For baby (formula, diapers, bottles, powered milk & medication) For Adults (medications, denture needs, contact lenses & supplies, extra eye glasses) Entertainment (games, books, cards) Family Documents (Keep them in waterproof portable container, bank account numbers, credit card accounts, family records) For Pets (food, water, blankets, carriers, toys, medications) Back To Top of Page