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Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:

(For additional ideas and suggestions, consult your local Red Cross chapter).

Examples of food and nonperishables

  1. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, and soups
  2. Protein or fruit bars
  3. Dry cereal or granola
  4. Peanut butter or nuts
  5. Dried fruit
  6. Crackers
  7. Canned juices
  8. Bottled water
  9. Canned or jarred baby food and formula
  10. Pet food
  11. Other nonperishable foods

Examples of medical, health, and emergency supplies

  1. Prescribed medical supplies, such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment
  2. Soap and water, or alcohol-based (60%-95%) hand wash
  3. Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
  4. Thermometer
  5. Antidiarrheal medication
  6. Vitamins
  7. Fluids with electrolytes
  8. Cleansing agent/soap
  9. Flashlight
  10. Batteries
  11. Portable radio
  12. Manual can opener
  13. Garbage bags
  14. Tissues, toilet paper, and disposable diapers