Backpack Camping and Woodland Survival/Emergency Techniques/Emergency Kits

Include the following supplies for specific kinds of disasters in addition to the general supplies.

Earthquakes
Below is list of commonly recommended items for an emergency earthquake kit:


 * Food to last at least three days
 * Water purification tablets/portable water filter
 * Heavy-duty gloves
 * A first-aid kit
 * A minimum of 100$ in cash, at least half of which should be in coins
 * Family photos and descriptions (to aid emergency personnel in finding missing people)
 * Copies of personal identification and important papers such as insurance documents, driver's license, etc.
 * A flashlight and portable (or solar-powered) radio
 * Extra batteries
 * Goggles and dust mask
 * A personal commode with sanitary bags

Hurricanes
For hurricanes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that the 'disaster bag' includes:
 * a flashlight with spare batteries;
 * a battery operated portable radio (and spare batteries);
 * a battery operated NOAA weather radio (and spare batteries);
 * First aid kit and manual;
 * prescription medicines;
 * cash and a credit card;
 * a cell phone with a fully charged spare battery;
 * spare keys;
 * high energy non-perishable food;
 * one blanket or sleeping bag per person;
 * special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members;
 * change of clothing.

Helpful items

 * Develop an understanding of food rationing.
 * Non-electric can opener
 * Essential medicines
 * Cash and credit cards
 * Raincoats, rubber boots (or waders).
 * underwear, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush
 * Infants; diapers, premixed formula, medical and toiletry supplies, blankets, baby wipes, baby food
 * Young children: favourite toy, crayons and colouring books, books
 * Youths: music players, card games, snacks (i.e. peanut butter or hard candy), books
 * Elderly; nutritious drinks, sweater, coat and/or blanket, books