The following list of supplies are suggested by Hawaii County Civil Defense, the American Red Cross and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the minimum that should be kept in a safe and close location. Check and replace items as
The following list of supplies are suggested by Hawaii County Civil Defense, the American Red Cross and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the minimum that should be kept in a safe and close location. Check and replace items as needed.
Home Survival Kit:
• Water, at least a three-day supply at 1 gallon per person per day. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency suggests keeping a seven-day supply.
• Nonperishable foods, at least a three-day supply. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency suggests keeping a seven-day supply.
• Personal hygiene supplies such as soap, antibacterial hand wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent and toilet paper
• Extra prescription medications, including an extra pair of prescription eyeglasses. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross suggest having a seven-day supply.
• Sleeping bags or blankets and tent
• Extra clothing and extra shoes or boots for each family member. Rain gear and long-sleeve clothing are also suggested.
• Pet food and supplies
• Flashlight, with extra batteries
• Portable radio, with extra batteries or solar-powered
• Lantern, with extra fuel and mantles
• Candles
• Matches or lighters, in a waterproof container
• Hibachi or barbecue, with charcoal and lighter
• Can opener, nonelectric
• Leatherman or similar type multitool
• First-aid kit
• Household chlorine bleach
• Whistle to signal for help
• Chargers for cellphones and other electronic devices
• Fire extinguisher
• Ice chest, blue-ice packs in household freezer
• Disposable plates, napkins, kitchen utensils, paper towels, etc.
• Extra plastic bags
• Several rolls of duct or heavy-duty masking tape
• Cash in small bills
• Extra set of car keys
• Pens and pencils
• A map
• List of family physicians and their phone numbers
• Copies of personal identification to include proof of residency, banking and insurance information, property titles or deeds and health care directives.
• One photo of each family member in case of separation.
