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Page 1: Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness 7 …dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Documents/FosterCare/pdf/7daykit.pdfHomeland Security & Emergency Preparedness 7 Day Survival Kit Be Prepared! Some

Homeland Security &Emergency Preparedness

7 Day Survival Kit

Be Prepared!Some find it difficult to put together a disaster preparedness kit, but

using this easy-to-follow Preparedness Supplies Calendar will help you andyour family take the anxiety and frustration out of preparing for

emergencies or disasters by ensuring you have enough supplies to lastseven days or until help arrives.

“...through partnerships, leading the way in

emergency management”

Take the next 24 weeksand build a 7 Day

Survival Kit!

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Week1

Week2

Week3

Week4

Week5

Week6

Week7

Week8

Week9

Week10

Week11

Week12

1 gallon of water*1 jar peanut butter2 large cans juice*2 cans meat*1 hand-operatedcan openerPermanent marker

DiapersBaby food

Things To Do:Date perishableitems with markerDecide on andnotify out-of-areacontact who cancoordinateinformation forscattered familymembers

*Per Person

Duct tape

Pet food

Heavy cotton orhemp rope

2 flashlights withbatteriesWaterproofmatchesfor outside useONLY withappropriate stoveor grillLeash or pet carrierExtra set of I.D.tags

Things To Do:Sign up for FirstAid/CPR classes atyour local RedCross location

1 gallon of water*2 cans meat*2 cans fruit*Feminine hygienesuppliesPaper & penLocal mapPain relieverLaxative1 gallon of waterfor each pet

Things To Do:Find out about whatkinds of disasterscan happen in yourareaEncourage yourneighbors todevelop their ownplans

*Per Person

Flashing safety lightor light wandCompassMedicines/perscriptionsmarked “ForEmergency Use”Contact lenssupplies

Things To Do:Develop a familydisaster planincluding where tomeet if seperated,name and numberof out-of-areacontact, kinds ofinformation to givethat contact in anemergency

1 gallon of water*2 cans fruit*2 cans vegetables*2 cans meat*4 rolls of toiletpaper*Extra toothbrush*Travel-sizedtoothpasteSpecial foods forspecial dietaryneeds

Things To Do:Identify escaperoutes from housefor all familymembersIdentify safe placesto go in case of fire,flood, earthquake,or other disaster

*Per Person

Deluxe First Aid kitSafety pinsSunscreen

Things To Do:Practice a drill foreach of yourevacuation plansIdentify storagearea for yoursupplies, such as acloset along aninside wall orseveral heavy-dutywatertight plasticgarbage cans thatcan be storedoutside. If usingoutside storage,ensure thatcontainers areweather and animalproof.

2 cans ready-to-eatsoup*(Not Concentrated)2 cans fruit*2 cans vegetables*Sewing kitDisinfectant1 gallon waterExtra baby supplies(bottles, formula, diapers)

Things To Do:Place a pair ofshoes, a flashlight, awhistle, and a pairof work gloves in aplastic grocery bagand tie the bag toyour bed frame

*Per Person

ScissorsTweezersThermometerLiquid antibacterialhand soapDisposable handwipesSewing needlesPetroleum jelly orother lubricatingcream2 tongue depressersExtra eye glasses

2 cans ready-to-eatsoup*(Not Concentrated)Liquid dish soapHousehold chlorinebleach withmedicine dropperfor water treatment1 box heavy-dutygarbage bags withties1 bottle antacidtablets1 gallon of water*

Things To Do:Test smokedetectors andreplace batteries

*Per Person

Waterproof portablecontainer forimportant papersBattery-poweredradioWrench to turn offutilities

Things To Do:Make sure everyoneknows where tofind the gas andwater metershut-off valves andhow to turn themoffAttach a wrenchnear each shut-offvalve so it is therewhen needed

2 large cans juice*Large plastic foodbags2 boxes high-energysnacks3 rolls paper towels

Things To Do:Keep extra batteryfor cell phone orchange for payphone usage indisaster suppliesLocate several payphones that arenear your house

*Per Person

Pet litter and boxExtra waterPet First Aid kit

Things To Do:Make sure that allpet vaccinations arecurrent and obtainmedical recordsfrom veterinarianfor disaster recordsKeep emergencysupply of anyspecial petmedication needsPhotocopyimportant papersand store themsafely

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Week13

Week14

Week15

Week16

Week17

Week18

Week19

Week20

Week21

Week22

Week23

Week24

Things To Do:Add a change ofclothes and a pairof shoes for eachperson in the familyto your emergencysuppliesPut togetherpackets of yourfavorite and mostused spices: salt,pepper, sugar, etc.

Put aside utensils,cups, plates, andbowls for eachperson

Make sure allperishables havebeen dated

1 gallon of water*

WhistleExtra batteries forflashlights andradioPry bar

Things To Do:Check with yourchildren’s day carecenter or schoolabout their disasterplans and howparents will becontacted if adisaster happensduring businesshours

PliersScrewdrivers(Phillips & Slotted)HammerStrapping andfasteners for waterheater, bookcases,and computers

Things To Do:Secure waterheater, bookcases,computers, andother heavy itemsthat could fall overin an earthquake

2 cans fruit*2 cans meat*2 cans vegetables*

Things To Do:Develop a disastersupply kit for yourvehicles or buy aready-made kitfrom your localautomotive store

Find out if you havea neighborhoodsafety group andbecome involved

*Per Person

“Child-proof”latches or fastenersfor cupboardsQuakehold museumputty to securemoveable items ofshelves

Things To Do:Secure doors andmoveable items

2 boxes grahamcrackersAssorted plasticcontainers with lids2 boxes dry cerealSpecial equipment,such as hearing aidbatteries, etc.

Things To Do:Arrange forsomeone to helpyour children if youare at work and notable to return homeduring a disaster

Rubbing alcoholAnti-diarrheamedicationAntiseptic ointment

Things To Do:Make sure you havea sleeping bag anda blanket for eachmember of yourfamily

2 cans meat*2 cans vegetables*2 boxes facial tissue2 boxes quickenergy snacksDried fruits andnuts

Things To Do:Assemble anactivity box withplaying cards,games, and otherfavorite toys

*Per Person

Plastic bucket withtight lid fortoileting needs*Plastic sheetingAny denture caresupplies

Things To Do:Review yourinsurance coveragewith yourinsurance agent tobe sure you arecovered forwhatever disastersmay occur in yourarea

2 boxesquick-energy snacksComfort foods(candy bars, cookies, etc.)Plastic wrapAluminum foil

Things To Do:Purchase andinstall emergencyescape ladders forupper floorwindows

Camping or utilityknifeWork glovesSafety gogglesDisposable dustmask*

Things To Do:Photograph orvideo tape thecontents of yourhome and sendthem to anout-of-town friendor relative to store

*Per Person

Things To Do:Begin rotatingwater and foodstores, replacingthose purchasedduring Week One.Check that storagearea is safe and dry.Continue rotationeach month so thatfresh stores arealways on hand.

*Per Person

*Per Person

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Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

P.O. Box 5750Building 49000, Suite B-210

Ft. Richardson, Alaska99505-5750

1-907-428-70001-800-478-2337

www.ak-prepared.com