Name of the things used to make disaster management kit?

Question

Name of the things used to make disaster management kit?

Answer 1

The Red Cross and the Dept. of Homeland Security have suggestions for a 72 hour kit which includes the necessities for surviving 72 hours after a disaster has struck. I have mine in a backpack next in a closet near my front door. By going to the ARC site and just searching '72 hour kit' it has a list and alot of suggestions for being prepared.

Answer 2

From New Orleans:

In addition to the kit items listed by Red Cross:

Bottle of Febreze (hot miserable and tired but at least did not smell as bad)

Payroll check stubs

Enroll in online bill payment early, was a life saver during 3 week evacuation, and 12 months of unreliable mail service.

One bottle of wine per person per 100 miles of evacuation distance. (this will make you happy and your host glad you came.)

Answer 3

Ready

Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.

Emergency Supply List

Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

- Flashlight and extra batteries

- First aid kit

- Whistle to signal for help

- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

- Local maps

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

- Prescription medications and glasses

- Infant formula and diapers

- Pet food and extra water for your pet

- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

- Cash or traveler's checks and change

- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov

- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.

- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

- Fire Extinguisher

- Matches in a waterproof container

- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels

- Paper and pencil

- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Through its Ready Campaign, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security educates and empowers Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.

All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.

Answer 4

some of the above answers had it.

Answer 5

Rosary and the Bible.

Answer 6

This is what the American Red Cross recommends as part of an Emergency Preparedness Checklist:

Water - at least 1 gallon per person per day

Food - non-perishable, high protein items including protein bars, ready to eat soup, peanut butter, etc.

Flashlight w/ extra batteries (or a quality battery-less LED flashlight powered by cranking or magnetic inductance)

First aid kit (and any prescriptions)

Battery operated radio w/ extra batteries (or crankable one)

Tools - a wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a manual can opener, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting, garbage bags and ties.

Clothing - change of clothing for everyone including sturdy shoes and gloves

Personal items (eyeglasses, contact lenses, copies of important papers including identification, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, and any comfort items such as toys or books.

Sanitary supplies - toilet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies, personal hygiene, bleach, etc.

Money - have cash since ATM and credit cards won't work if there's no power.

Contact information - family phone numbers and addresses.

Pet supplies - food, water, leash, litter box or plastic bags, tags, any medications or vaccination information.

Map - consider making an evacuation route on it from your local area.

(Concludes Red Cross list).

To this I'd add a few other items such as disposable gloves, a headlamp (I prefer Petzl branded ones) or other long-duration flashlights, and perhaps plastic utensils and a few paper plates.