Basic Emergency Survival

Because we are a rural county it is possible for your family to be 'on your own' in the event of a blizzard, wild land fire, flood, or other emergency.  It is a good idea to think through what you would need if you were unable to get out for supplies.  The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a sealed plastic trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker or individual pack.

The items under Emergency Needs are recommended for your kit. 

Emergency Needs

• Battery Powered Radio
• First Aid Kit & Manual
• Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal)
• Manual Can Opener
• Waterproof/Windproof Matches
• Non-Perishable Foods
• Flashlight
• Water Storage (1 gal./day/person)
• Water purification tablets
• Utility Knife
• Emergency Candles
• Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
• Essential Medications
• Extra Clothing

Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.

Standard First Aid Kit

• First Aid Manual
• Aspirin or Pain Relievers
• Laxatives
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Diarrhea Medicine
• Petroleum Jelly
• Soap
• Salt
• Gauze
• Band-aid
• Triangular Bandage (36"x36"x52")
• Elastic Bandage
• Cotton Balls
• Cotton Swabs
• Safety Pins
• Scissors
• Thermometer
• Sanitary Napkins (Pressure Dressing)
• Disposable Diapers (Dressing/ Splint/Padding)
• Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape
• Matches
• Needles
• Tweezers
• Small Splints, Popsicle Sticks
• Heavy String 
• Individual Medical Needs
• Baking Soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)