Disaster Checklist

In the event of a flood that requires evacuation, persons may need to survive on their own for a few days which would mean having their own food, water and emergency supplies. Items needed will include:

• Water, food and utensils
• Communication, lighting and safety items
• Clothing and bedding
• Personal and sanitary items
• Baby supplies (if needed)
• First aid items
• Important documents

Water, food and Utensils:

•    Water - 1gallon of water per person per day, for drinking ,washing and sanitation
•    Food - non- perishable ,needing little or no cooking
•    Eating and drinking utensils (unbreakable). Bottle and can openers
•    Bleach or water purifying tablets
•    Heating source e.g. camp stove and extra fuel


Communication, Lighting and Safety items:

•    Battery-operated radio
•    Flashlights, extra batteries, lantern and fuel
•    Matches

Personal items:

•    Washcloth and small towel
•    Reading and writing materials
•    Sewing kit
•    Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant
•    Small toys for children
•    Hair care items
•    Insect repellant and insecticide
•    Mirror
•    Sanitary napkins and tampons

Sanitary Needs

•    Paper towels and toilet paper
•    Liquid detergent
•    Disinfectant
•    Garbage can or bucket with tight fitting lid(for emergency toilet)
•    Plastic garbage bags (for lining toilet and for collection of garbage)

Baby Supplies, if needed:

•    Clothes
•    Diapers
•    Milk of formula. Bottle and nipples. Food
•    Powders, cream or ointments
•    Small toys
•    Sheets, blankets, mackintosh/plastic

Clothing and Bedding:

•    One complete change of clothing for each person, sturdy work clothes, sturdy shoes    extra socks, extra underwear
•    Rain gear, boots
•    Pillows, blankets