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44 <br /> Elected Official's Guide to Emergencies and Disasters <br /> Appendix G: Creating an Emergency Kit <br /> A good basic emergency kit should include the following items: <br /> • Water (one gallon a day, per person; plan for at least three days) <br /> • Food (three day supply) <br /> • NOAA Weather Alert Radio with SAME capability <br /> • Crank radio <br /> • Flashlight(s) <br /> • Batteries <br /> • First aid kit <br /> • Face mask(s) <br /> • Local maps <br /> • Moist towelettes <br /> • Garbage bags <br /> • Cell phone and charger <br /> • Wrench or pliers <br /> • Prescription medications <br /> • Can opener <br /> • Matches <br /> • Personal hygiene items <br /> • Mess kit <br /> • Change of clothing <br /> • Sleeping bag <br /> If you have a pet or an infant, be sure to bring food and supplies for them as well. A <br /> more comprehensive guide to creating an emergency kit can be found at <br /> http://readyorange.org <br /> 41Page <br />