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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
· Paper goods, plates, cups, plastic utensils
· Map of area to find shelters or distribution points (street sign may be gone)
· Cash or travelers checks and change
· Battery-powered radio with extra batteries
· Flashlights with extra batteries
· Battery-powered clock with extra batteries
· First Aid Kit
· Fire extinguisher, small ABC type
· Duct tape
· Waterproofed matches
· Sewing kit
· Plastic storage containers
· Paper, pencils and pens
· Aluminum foil
· Plastic sheeting or tarps
· Basic tool kit (adjustable wrench, screw drivers, hammer, etc.)
CLOTHING AND BEDDING
· Sturdy shoes or work boots
· Rain gear
· Blankets or sleeping bags
· Hat and work gloves
· Thermal underwear
· Sunglasses
FOR BABY
· Diapers
· Formula
· Bottles
· Powered milk
· Medications
FOR ADULTS
· All prescription medications
· Insulin if needed
· Denture needs
· Contact lenses and supplies
· Extra eye glasses
SANITATION
· Toilet paper, towelettes
· Soap, liquid detergent
· Feminine supplies
· Personal hygiene items
· Plastic garbage bags with ties
· Plastic bucket with tight lid
· Disinfectant
· Unscented household bleach
· Insect repellent
SPECIAL ITEMS
· Entertainment - books, toys and games
· Important family documents to keep in a waterproof container:
o Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
o Wills
o Insurance policies
o Contracts
o Deeds
o Stocks and bonds
o Passports
o Social Security cards
o Immunization records
o Bank account numbers
o Credit card account numbers/company
o Inventory of valuable household items
FIRST AID KIT
· Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
· 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
· Triangular bandages (3)
· 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· Scissors
· Tweezers
· Needles
· Assorted sizes of safety pins
· Moistened towelettes
· Antiseptic
· Thermometer
· Tongue blades (2)
· Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
· Soap
· Latex gloves (2 pairs)
· Sunscreen
NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
· Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
· Anti-diarrhea medication
· Antacid (for stomach upset)
· Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
· Laxative
· Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Information provided by www.charlestoncounty.org
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