When The Power Goes Out

Emergency Supply Kit

Maintain an emergency supply kit for you home, office and car including:

  • Battery-powered radio, flashlights, and batteries
  • Extra set of car keys
  • Supply of easy-to-prepare, nonperishable foods (packaged snacks, fruits, water and juices)
  • Manual can opener
  • Wind-up or battery-operated clock
  • Cash, coins and credit cards
  • Change of clothing, rain gear, and strudy shoes
  • Blankets or sleeping bags
  • If you have a baby, include extra diapers and other infant care items
  • First aid kit
  • Essential medicines and prescription information
  • Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of doctors and pharmacist
  • Extra pair of glasses, hearing aid batteries, extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, medication, catheters, food for guide or service dogs, or other special equipment you might need
  • A list of the style and serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers.

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