Preparedness Kits

The preparations made now will decide how you are able to respond in an emergency. Your resources must prepare for any number of possibilities including an earthquake, fire, hazardous material incidents or flooding. You need to plan for an emergency that may occur at work, home or while you are away from home in your vehicle. Make plans to ensure that your family knows where to go if they cannot reach you during an emergency.

For more information on emergency preparedness, visit the California Office of Emergency Services web site or the Red Cross "Plan & Prepare".

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Home Emergency Prep Kit

  • Water*
  • First Aid Kit*
  • Flashlight*
  • Non-Perishable Foods*
  • Can Opener
  • Plastic Utensils
  • Warm Clothes and Sturdy Shoes
  • Blankets
  • Battery Operated Radio
  • Cash*
  • Tools*
  • Matches*
  • Prescriptions
  • Copies of Personal Documents*
  • Personal Hygiene Items*
  • Writing and Activity Items
  • Emergency Phone Numbers

*NOTE: Below is a breakdown of the above items that should be included in your prep kit

  • Water: 1 GALLON PER PERSON PER DAY, ex: 1-gallon x 1-person x 5 days = 5 gallons
  • First Aid Kit: antiseptic wipes, antibacterial ointment, gauze pads, bandage adhesive, medical adhesive tape, pain-relief medication, antihistamine (treat allergic reactions), splints, cold-pack, and disposal gloves.
  • Flashlight & Battery-Operated Radio: extra batteries
  • Non-Perishable Foods: jerky, power bars, nuts, peanut butter, canned tuna, cereal, pasta, dried fruit, etc.
  • Cash: small bills and coins
  • Tools: Pliers, hammer, duct tape, screwdriver, whistle, pocketknife. Prescription: information regarding the medication
  • Matches: waterproof matches or in a sealed container
  • Copies of Important Documentation: identification, passport, social security, birth certificate
  • Personal Hygiene & Sanitation Items: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, baby wipes, toilet paper
  • Emergency Phone Numbers: police department non-emergency number, local emergency/hospital, insurance information, any medical condition, primary doctor contact, dentist, home information, emergency contacts (family members), trusted neighbors contact

Car Emergency Prep Kit

  • Work Gloves
  • Local Paper Maps
  • Jumper Cables
  • Emergency Phone Number

Emergency Prep Kit for Infants and Toddlers

  • Formula, disposal bottles
  • Additional water
  • Diapers/wipes
  • Baby cereal/food
  • Clothes
  • Toys
  • Infant medication
  • Pedialyte, electrolyte replacement solution

Emergency Prep Kit for Animals and Pets

  • Personal Hygiene Items
  • Additional water: 1 gallon per pet
  • Food
  • Food/Water Bowl
  • Treats
  • Toys
  • Vaccination and medical records
  • Pet Medication

For more information about Pet & Animal Preparedness, please visit the EM Guide of Pet Preparedness: Pet & Animal Preparedness

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