Emergency Checklist - Emergency Kit

What to put in your Emergency Kit:

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	Water: at least sixteen 8 oz. bottles per person per day for 3 to 7 days
	Food: enough for at least 3 to 7 days Nonelectric can opener Cooking tools & fuel Paper plates & plastic utensils
	Blankets and pillows
	Clothing: seasonal / rain gear / sturdy shoes
	First Aid Kit, including medicines and prescription drugs
	Specialty items for infants and the elderly: diapers, formula and hearing aids / health devices
	Energizer_® Flashlight / Energizer_® Batteries Most flashlights require D or AA batteries, but some may require C or AAA batteries.
	Energi To Go^® Instant Cell Phone Charger / Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium batteries
	Replacement batteries for critical-care devices Hearing aids and blood glucose monitors
	Cash (with some small bills): banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods
	Keep important documents in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag: insurance papers, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card(s), etc.
	Pictures of family members and pets, in the event of separation
	Vehicle fuel tanks filled
	Pet care items

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