The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survival Kit

Be sure to have enough supplies to last for at least three (3) days.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stock up on ready-to-eat meats, fruits and vegetables. Remember to check, use and change items before they expire.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Replace stored food and water supplies every six months. Be sure to write the date you store it on all containers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Always remember to replace any items used from your disaster survival kit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Do not use powdered formulas with treated water.                    
Create Your Survival Kit
The Disaster Survival Kit is a fun family project to involve the younger members of your household to take part in preparing for disasters. Your Disaster Survival Kit may be a bucket or any other waterproof receptacle. 

Basic

For those who don’t like a lot of fuss, this disaster survival kit design is perfect for you!

Things you will need:
  • Bucket with cover
     
  • Paint/permanent markers
     
  • Dishwashing soap
     
  • Non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach
     
  • Dish towel


Instructions:

  1. Thoroughly clean your bucket with dishwashing soap and water. Rinse completely so there is no residual soap.
     
  2. Sanitise the bucket by adding a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to a quart of water.
     
  3. Swish the sanitising solution in the bucket so that it touches all surfaces.
     
  4. After sanitising the bucket, thoroughly rinse out the sanitising solution with clean water.
     
  5. Dry the bucket using a dish towel.
     
  6. Label your bucket as desired using the permanent markers.
     
  7. Use the Disaster Survival Kit list to fill your bucket with your required needs.
 
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Disaster
Survival Kit:
Develop an emergency plan for your family so that the adults and children know what to do.
Use the checklist to ensure that your Disaster Survival Kit is well prepared.
  • 1 gallon of commercially bottled water per person daily
  • Toilet paper, moist towelettes and soap
  • Extra clothing and sturdy shoes
  • Small amount of cash in small bills
  • Pet care items
  • Tools to turn off utilities or to make minor repairs 
  • Non perishable foods and beverages
  • First Aid Kit with mosquito repellent 
  • Prescription Medicine 

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COMPREHENSIVE LIST AND
FOR MORE INFORMATION

 
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency European Union
Acute Vision Incorporation