PULLMAN, Wash. In an emergency or disaster, emergency services can be cut off for three days or more. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Washington State University Emergency Management Committee encourages everyone to have on hand supplies adequate to survive on your own for at least three days. Items recommended for a basic emergency supply kit:
Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation
Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio (preferably a NOAA weather radio with tone alert) and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape for constructing a shelter
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if your kit contains canned food)
Local maps and important telephone numbers
Cell phone car charger, inverter or solar charger
Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation
Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio (preferably a NOAA weather radio with tone alert) and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape for constructing a shelter
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if your kit contains canned food)
Local maps and important telephone numbers
Cell phone car charger, inverter or solar charger