Weeks 9 to 17

Week 10

Hardware Store

• Portable AM / FM radio (with batteries)
• Waterproof portable plastic container (with lid) for important papers
• Also: blankets or sleeping bag for each family member

To Do

• Make photocopies of important papers and store safely.

Week 11

Grocery Store

• Large plastic food bags
• One box quick energy snacks
• One large can juice*
• Sunscreen
• Three rolls paper towels
• Also: sunglasses for each family member

To Do

• Store a roll of quarters for emergency phone calls
• Go on a hunt with your family to find a pay phone near home

*per person

Week 12

First Aid Supplies

• Anti-diarrhea medicine
• Ipecac syrup and activating charcoal
• Latex gloves
• Rubbing alcohol
• Vitamins
• Also: items for denture care, if needed

To Do

• Take your family on a field trip to gas and water meter shutoff valves. Show them what to do in an emergency.

Week 13

Hardware Store

• ABC fire extinguisher
• Pliers
• Vise grips
• Whistle

To Do

• Take a first aid / CPR class

Week 14

Grocery Store

• One can fruit*
• One can meat*
• One can vegetables*
• Paper plates
• Eating utensils
• Paper cups

To Do

• Make a plan to check on a neighbor who might need help in an emergency.

*per person

Week 15

Hardware Store

• Assorted nails
• Extra batteries
• Hammer
• Masking tape

To Do

• Secure large furniture that may fall in high winds such as a tornado.

Week 16

Grocery Store

• Heavy duty garbage bags
• Kleenex
• One can meat*
• One can vegetables*
• Quick energy snacks (raisins, granola bars)

To Do

• Find out if you have a neighborhood safety organization and join it!

*per person

Week 17

Grocery Store

• Assorted plastic containers with lids
• Dry cereal
• Graham crackers
• Safety Pins

To Do

• Arrange for a friend or neighbor to help your children if you are at work.