AARP Bulletin - July/August 2012

; Power of 50

Create a personal
safety net by organiz-
ing these 50 items into
go-to kits in case of a natural
disaster—be it hurricane,
earthquake, fire or flood. Use
this checklist to start stock-
piling the necessities you
shouldn’t be without.
By Betsy Towner

Emergency! In case of

Tailor this kit to your specific needs. Check expiration dates every six months, resupplying as necessary.

1

m equipment (14-day supply)

2. Sterile gloves ( 2 pairs)

3. Sterile dressings, adhesive bandages

4. Multipurpose pocket knife

5. Soap

6. Antibiotic ointment

7. Burn ointment

8. Eyewash for flushing contaminants

9. Thermometer

10. Aspirin/pain
reliever
medication

13. Laxative

14. Sanitation items (toilet paper, plastic bags, hand sanitizer) 15. Toothbrush-es, toothpaste 16. Hearing aids with extra batteries

17. Spare glasses,
contact lenses
tacid
nti-diarrhea
First-Aid Kit

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of w per (3- * 2. F nonperishable, ready-to-eat items; pet food (3-day supply)* 3. Whistle

4. Battery-
powered or
hand-crank
radio
chargers
8. Extra set
of car and
house keys
blanket
11. Extra
clothing, hat,
sturdy shoes

In case of an evacuation, pack these important items along with your first-aid kit and essential papers.

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9. Matches

(in waterproof container)

10. Lightweight, high-insulation

Ready-to-Go Container

1. One
gallon
ater per
son, per day
day supply)
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* Replace yearly.

** To treat non-bottled water for drinking: After filtering water through clean cloths, add 8 drops of regular household liquid bleach to 1 gallon of water; if water is cloudy or muddy, add 16 drops.