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Check your kit monthly or quarterly to make sure food is unexpired and batteries and battery devices are functional.
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Store kits at home, work, or in vehicles.Suggested
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Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
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Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio, or a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
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Flashlight
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Fixed blade knife
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Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
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Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
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First aid kit
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Tourniquet
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Sunscreen, Insect Repellant
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Extra batteries, solar battery, emergency power source
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Whistle (to signal for help)
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Dust mask, bandana, respirator, gas mask (to help filter contaminated air)
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Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
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Stainless Steel canteen or water bottle
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Water filtering bottle, portable water filter, water treatment tablets
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Basic Compact Mess Kit
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Manual can opener (for food)
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Local maps, compass
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Long Range Walkie Talkies
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Cell phone with charger cords and a backup battery
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Emergency blanket
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Waterproof matches or a lighter
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Personal hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products)
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Copies of personal documents (insurance policies, identification, bank account records)
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Cash and coins
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Prescription medications and glasses (including readers)
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Infant formula, bottles, diapers, and wipes (if applicable)
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Pet food and extra water for your pet (if applicable)
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A change of clothes (including a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, and sturdy shoes)
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Contractor-grade trash bags
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