Backpack Camping and Woodland Survival/Emergency Techniques/Emergency Kits

Include the following supplies for specific kinds of disasters in addition to the general supplies.

Earthquakes

Below is list of commonly recommended items for an emergency earthquake kit:

• Food to last at least three days
• Water purification tablets/portable water filter
• Heavy-duty gloves
• A first-aid kit
• A minimum of 100$ in cash, at least half of which should be in coins
• Family photos and descriptions (to aid emergency personnel in finding missing people)
• Copies of personal identification and important papers such as insurance documents, driver's license, etc.
• A flashlight and portable (or solar-powered) radio
• Extra batteries
• Goggles and dust mask
• A personal commode with sanitary bags

Hurricanes

For hurricanes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that the 'disaster bag' includes:^[1]

• a flashlight with spare batteries;
• a battery operated portable radio (and spare batteries);
• a battery operated NOAA weather radio (and spare batteries);
• First aid kit and manual;
• prescription medicines;
• cash and a credit card;
• a cell phone with a fully charged spare battery;
• spare keys;
• high energy non-perishable food;
• one blanket or sleeping bag per person;
• special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members;
• change of clothing.

Helpful items

• Develop an understanding of food rationing.
• Non-electric can opener
• Essential medicines
• Cash and credit cards
• Raincoats, rubber boots (or waders).
• underwear, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush
• Infants; diapers, premixed formula, medical and toiletry supplies, blankets, baby wipes, baby food
• Young children: favourite toy, crayons and colouring books, books
• Youths: music players, card games, snacks (i.e. peanut butter or hard candy), books
• Elderly; nutritious drinks, sweater, coat and/or blanket, books

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