TOPIC: Emergency Grab ‘n Go Kit

Being prepared in an emergency situation is very important. The Sun City Fire Department would like to recommend having an emergency grab and go kit, prepared in advance, in the event an emergency situation should arise. This kit may be used for numerous types of emergencies such as fires, storms, or other situations that may occur.

Here is a checklist to follow as you prepare your emergency grab and go kit.

Kitchen Items:

□ Manual can opener

□ Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils

□ Aluminum foil and plastic wrap

□ Re-sealing plastic bags

□ Sugar, salt, pepper

□ Non-perishable food items

Sanitation and hygiene items:

□ Washcloth and towel

□ Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer

□ Toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorants, comb and brush, razor, shaving cream, lip balm, sunscreen, insect repellent, contact lens solution, mirror, feminine supplies

□ Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties and toilet paper (for personal sanitation use)

□ Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid

Clothes and bedding:

□ One complete change of clothing and footwear for each household member

(Shoes should be sturdy work shoes or boots)

□ Rain gear, hat and gloves, extra socks, extra underwear, thermal underwear, sunglasses

□ Blankets or a sleeping bag for each household member, pillows

Household documents and contact numbers:

□ Personal identification, cash (including change) or traveler’s checks, and a credit card

□ Copies of important documents: birth certificate, marriage certificate, driver’s license, social security cards, passport, wills, deeds, insurance papers, immunization records, bank and credit card account numbers, stocks, and bonds. Be sure to store these in a watertight container.

□ Emergency contact list and phone numbers

□ Map and phone numbers of places you could go

□ An extra set of car keys and house keys

Specialty items:

□ Remember to consider the needs of infants, disabled persons, and pets while preparing your emergency grab and go kit.