Your basic emergency kit should include:
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Water—one gallon of drinking water per person and pet per day; rotate every 6 months
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Food—ready to eat or requiring minimal water, such as: canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, canned beans, raisins, peanut butter, granola bars, canned milk. For children, include comfort food and other items your family will eat
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Manual can opener
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First Aid kit—two pairs disposable gloves, sterile dressing, cleansing agent/soap, antibiotic ointment, burn ointment, adhesive bandages, eye wash, scissors, diarrhea medication, prescription medications and prescribed medical supplies
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Essential medications
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Flashlight
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Radio—battery operated
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Batteries
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Cash in small denominations
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A copy of important documents & phone numbers
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Unscented liquid household bleach for water purification
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Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, and soap
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Sturdy shoes
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Heavy gloves
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Warm clothes, a hat and rain gear
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A local map
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Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
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Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
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Blanket or sleeping bag
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Extra keys to your house and vehicle