Emergency Management

Chief of Emergency Management: Julie de Losada

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CHECKLIST

Stocking up on supplies can add to your safety and comfort during and after an earthquake. Store enough supplies for three days for each member of your household.

Purchasing and storing enough supplies for your household can be an overwhelming task. Start by stocking up on some of the more important items and add to your supplies slowly over several months.

Survival Supplies:

Water (approximately 1 gallon per person per day) see How to Purify and Store Water

First-aid kit

Prescription medicines, spare eyeglasses or contact lenses

Food (canned or dried – don’t forget about baby food and/or special diets)

Can opener (non-electric)

Blankets or sleeping bags

Portable radio and extra batteries

Flashlight and extra batteries

Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type)

Food and water for pets

Cash

Sanitation Supplies:

Large plastic bags

Clean bucket or trash can

Household bleach

Soap and liquid detergent

Shampoo

Toothpaste and toothbrushes

Toilet paper

Feminine and infant supplies

Comfort Supplies:

Paperback books

Paper and pens/pencils

Toys for children

Change of clothing

Cooking Supplies:

Camp stove and extra fuel

Pots and pans

Paper plates and cups

Plastic forks, spoons, and knives

Paper towels

Aluminum foil

Tools and other supplies:

Heavy gloves

Knife

Crescent wrench

Hammer, screwdriver, pliers, etc.

Axe, shovel, and broom

Garden hose

Coil of " rope

Plastic sheeting

Duct tape

Tent

Additional Resources:

FEMA Publication L-154, Emergency Preparedness Checklist
FEMA Publication L-210, Food and Water in an Emergency

For More Information Contact:

Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (360) 416-1850.

Anacortes-San Juan Chapter of the American Red Cross (360) 293-2911

Skagit Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross (360) 424-5291

Feel free to print and save any emergency preparedness information for your own use.