Evacuation
Getting a kit is the first step to being prepared. It is filled with vital items that you can use to survive during a disaster. Your kit is a valuable tool during anything from a small personal emergency to a full scale evacuation, or even a lifeline if you are stranded without help for a few days. This page will tell you what you should keep in your kit, and give examples of kits from some of our team members.
Disaster Kit Basics
Here is a short list of items that you should keep in your kit. You can add more items that think you might need.
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Water. Keep 1 gallon of water per person per day
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Food. Keep a couple days worth of nonperishable food, such as canned pasta or meal bars. Include a can opener if necessary
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Radio. A battery powered or hand cranked radio will keep you updated on events and important communications.
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LED Flashlight. Don't get lost in the dark, and keep extra batteries to keep your flashlight and radio running.
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Cash. Electronic payments may be unavailable, so have a small amount of cash.
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First Aid Kit. You or someone else may be hurt
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Copies. Important items such as keys, forms of ID, etc.
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More. Think of what you'll need if you were to be away from home for a few days.
Jay Rajyaguru
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Director of Media and Communications
CERT Instructor
What's in my kit:
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Shelters
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Shelter volunteer​
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Evacuation Zones
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numbers​
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Re-entry
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Sheltering in place
Christopher Smyth
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Deputy Program Director
CERT Instructor
What's in my kit:
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Hat
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1 Gallon of Water
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Portable Water Purifier
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4 Army MREs
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2 Days Clothing
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Hygiene Kit
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Glasses
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Important Documents
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Hatchet
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Utility Tool
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Tent
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Sleeping Bag
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Tarp
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Hand-Crank Radio
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Hand-Crank Flashlight
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Solar Charger
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Money
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Zip-lock Bags
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First Aid Supplies
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Personal Protection Device
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Fire Starter/Matches
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Compass
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Map of Area, Terrain, and Streets