The following lists
will be discussed in January 2006. The supplies are listed as "Essential"
and "Recommended". The lists should be tailored to your specific
needs. It is advised that you begin to accumulate these supplies prior
to January.
ESSENTIAL
ITEMS
Extra pair of glasses
or contact lenses, with solution
Extra supply of
prescription medications
Copies of important
family documents in a fire and waterproof container-insurance
Denture supplies,
extra hearing aid batteries
Essential health
support items
a) Infants &
children-diapers, formula,
b) the elderly,
c) people with special
needs-medical equipment, diabetes supplies, oxygen support
FIRST
AID KIT
Sterile adhesive
bandages in sterile packages
Sterile gauze
pads
First aid tape
Tweezers
Antiseptic moist
towelettes
Antiseptic ointment
Non-prescription
medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, anti-diarrhea, etc.
Soap
Safety pins
Scissors
IN-CAR
SUPPLY KIT
Flares
Shovel
Jumper cables
Flashlight and batteries
Radio and batteries
Blankets
Bottled water and
high-energy food such as granola bars
Fire extinguisher
(5lb., ABC)
FOR
PETS
Extra dry and
canned food
Drinking water
Leashes, collars,
pet ID
Copies of veterinary
records
Supplies for sanitation
RECOMMENDED
ITEMS
The
following items are recommended to be included in your family disaster supplies
kit.
Fire extinguisher
(5 lb., ABC)
Adjustable wrench
for turning off utilities
Plastic sheeting
Duct tape
Other tools such as
pliers and wire cutters
Household bleach
Credit cards and extra
cash
Extra car keys
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, DO REMEMBER TO CONSIDER:
Be ready to move your
kit and supplies where you and you family will be sheltering--in the basement,
to the car if evacuating the neighborhood, etc.
OTHER POINTS TO REMEMBER:
• Label
water containers filled with tap water with the date, and change every
6 months. Sealed, bottled water does not require cycling.
• Have games and activities available for kids such as coloring
books .
In-kind
donations to cover some of the costs for persons who cannot purchase
the essential items should be sent to:
Jan Beyer
UW Emergency Medical Services Program
3330 University Avenue, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53705
