The following list of supplies are suggested by Hawaii County Civil Defense, the American Red Cross and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the minimum that should be kept in a safe and close location. Check and replace items as needed.
Home Survival Kit:
• Water, at least a three-day supply at 1 gallon per person per day. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency suggests keeping a seven-day supply.
• Nonperishable foods, at least a three-day supply. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency suggests keeping a seven-day supply.
• Personal hygiene supplies such as soap, antibacterial hand wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent and toilet paper
• Extra prescription medications, including an extra pair of prescription eyeglasses. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross suggest having a seven-day supply.
• Sleeping bags or blankets and tent
• Extra clothing and extra shoes or boots for each family member. Rain gear and long-sleeve clothing are also suggested.
• Pet food and supplies
• Flashlight, with extra batteries
• Portable radio, with extra batteries or solar-powered
• Lantern, with extra fuel and mantles
• Candles
• Matches or lighters, in a waterproof container
• Hibachi or barbecue, with charcoal and lighter
• Can opener, nonelectric
• Leatherman or similar type multitool
• First-aid kit
• Household chlorine bleach
• Whistle to signal for help
• Chargers for cellphones and other electronic devices
• Fire extinguisher
• Ice chest, blue-ice packs in household freezer
• Disposable plates, napkins, kitchen utensils, paper towels, etc.
• Extra plastic bags
• Several rolls of duct or heavy-duty masking tape
• Cash in small bills
• Extra set of car keys
• Pens and pencils
• A map
• List of family physicians and their phone numbers
• Copies of personal identification to include proof of residency, banking and insurance information, property titles or deeds and health care directives.
• One photo of each family member in case of separation.
