Sample Emergency / Y2K Equipment and Supply List

Tools and Equipment

Fire Extinguishers
Hard Hats
Safety Goggles
Heavy all-leather Gloves
Dust Masks
Whistles (to summon help)
Crowbar
Hatchet
Flashlights w/batteries (10 to 20 year shelf life recommended)
Lightsticks (yellow or green 12-hour or 30 min. high intensity)
Power-Failure Lights
Battery/Solar/Crank AM/FM radio with extra batteries
Cellular Phone(s)
Rope
Nylon Cord
Duct Tape
Masking Tape
Clipboard w/pad, pen & floorplans
Lumber or China Marker (used to mark areas which have been searched)
Hand Tools (Utility Shut-Off wrenches, channel locks, vise-grips, screwdrivers razor knife, etc.)
Emergency blankets
Emergency generators and fuel

Sanitation

Plastic bags (use strong bags to line toilets) w/tie wraps
Plastic bags (large 2 mil. or thicker to collect full small bags) w/tie wraps
Portable toilet
Toilet chemical
Bucket (to be placed under portable toilet bag)
Toilet paper
Pre-moistened baby wipes
Waterless hand wash gel
Privacy shelter

Survival

Water for 72-hours (1/2 to 1 gallon per person per day minimum)
Food for 72-hours (extended shelf life for adults, young children, elderly and pets)
Essential medication and glasses
Cash

Note:  Store supplies in structurally safe and accessible locations. Have supplies clearly identified in easily transportable containers.