Emergency Kits
¼ø»Æʦapp Official Emergency Kit Checklist
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Emergency kits are a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
It is recommended that these kits (such as home kits, car kits, ¼ø»Æʦapp unit emergency kits, first aid kits, shelter kits, etc.) be assembled well in advance of an emergency, in case you have to evacuate or shelter in place at a moment's notice and need to take or have essentials with you. You probably won't have time to search for supplies at that point.
It is also recommended that you have enough supplies to survive on your own after an emergency. FEMA recommends that the general public stock at least 72 hours' worth of supplies. It is also important to update the kit annually.
Emergency supply kits serve different functions depending on the need. Each kit contains a few common key supplies; however, the remaining contents will vary depending on the purpose. For instance, a staff member at ¼ø»Æʦapp needs many kits depending on the roles they serve: as a member of a household, they will need to have a family kit; as a University Essential Person, they will need to have a university essential personnel kit; and as a commuter to work, they will need to have a kit with all necessary tools should the vehicle break down.
Don't forget to prepare a pet kit as well.
Who Needs It?
- Families
- University Essential Personnel
- University Residential Students
- Shelter Residents
- Emergency Personnel
- Evacuees
- Travelers
- Emergency Volunteers
Types of Kits
- Worksite
- Office
- Home
- Car
- Dorm Room
- Pet
Core Kits
- Water
- Non-perishable food; canned food, ready-to-eat meals, baby food, etc.
- Medication (including means to refrigerate medication that needs to be held as such)
- Can Opener
- First Aid supplies: bandages, band-aids, gauze, anti-bacterial ointment, etc.
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
- Moist towelettes
- Batteries
- Disposable plates, glasses, utensils
- NOAA/Weather Radio
Shelter Kits
Shelters can get filled really fast, so make your decision quickly if this is the option you choose.
Here are some of the items and supplies that you should include in your emergency kit:
- Games
- Cot
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Earplugs
¼ø»Æʦapp Essential Person Kits
When one is designated an ¼ø»Æʦapp Essential Person, this may involve being on campus as an emergency unfolds or working on campus recovery for the resumption of regular business. Some important supplies, items, and equipment to add to your emergency kit:
- Keys to buildings
- Notification/call trees (unit, other ¼ø»Æʦapp units, external contacts)
- Emergency plans
- Floor plans
- Essential Personnel Card
Pet Kits
Pets are especially vulnerable to injury during and after emergencies, so keeping them out of harm’s way is very important. Pet kits should include:
- Food & Water (including receptacles)
- Pet Carrier
- Toys
- Poop Bags
- Medication
- Collar and Leash
- Blanket/Bed I.D. tag
- First Aid Supplies
Important Documents and Contact Numbers
- Family
- Friends
- Work
- Veterinarian/Clinic
- Bank
- Utilities
- Hospitals
- Credit card companies
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Passport
- Health Insurance Card