Emergency Services Disaster Agency West Chicago, IL 60185

Water & Food | Clean Air | First Aid Kit | Portable Kit | Supply Checklists | Special Needs Items SUPPLY CHECKLISTS Emergency Supplies Water, food, and clean air are the essential items for survival. Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.   Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Battery-powered radio and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries First Aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air Moist towelettes for sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation   Clothing and Bedding If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies once a year to account for growing children and other changes. Have at least one complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person including: A jacket or coat Long pants A long sleeve shirt Sturdy shoes A hat and gloves A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.   Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit: Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or a print out of this information Rain gear Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils Cash or traveler's checks, change Paper towels Fire Extinguisher Tent Compass Matches in a waterproof container Signal flare Paper, pencil Medicine dropper Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to purify water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.   Important Family Documents Keep copies of important family records such as insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container.