Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism: Disaster's Newest Face
Emergency Checklist
Checklist for an Emergency Supply Kit
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First-aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask or cotton T-shirt, to help filter the air
- Moist towelettes
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant
- Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- A copy of your emergency preparedness plan
Clothing and Bedding
North Carolina residents must prepare for cold weather months. It is possible that
the power will be out and there will be no heat. Pack one complete change of warm
closthing and shoes per person, including:
- A jacket or coat
- Long pants
- A long-sleeve shirt
- Sturdy shoes
- A hat and gloves
- A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Other Items to Consider
- Emergency reference material such as a first-aid book
- Rain gear
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
- Cash or travelers checks, change
- Paper towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Tent
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Medicine dropper
- Feminine supplies
- Personal hygiene items
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
Bleach can be used as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one
part bleach), or to purify water. Use 16 drops of regular household
liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or
bleaches with added cleaners.
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