Bug Out Bag

Plan ahead

Water (three gallons per person

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

solar panel

Flashlight

Extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle (to signal for help)

Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)

Plastic sheeting (drop cloth)

• (to shelter in place)

duct tape

Moist towelettes,

bug killer

• mosquiter control

garbage bags and plastic ties

• (for personal sanitation)

Pliers

hunting knife

machete

guns

extra ammo

Manual can opener (for food)

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Prescription medications and glasses

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies,

identiication and bank account records

in a waterproof, portable container

Cash or traveler’s checks and change

credit cards

Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.

complete change of clothing

including a long sleeved shirt,

long pants

sturdy shoes.

Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper –

• When diluted nine parts water

to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant.

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.

kerosene lamp and oil

Fire Extinguisher

Cigarette lighters

Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils

paper towels

Paper, pencil and pen

Books, games, puzzles

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