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* canned goods
* can opener (2)
* First Aid aid kit (stocked for the most common injuries: sprains, fractures, cuts, headaches, and allergic reactions)
* batteries
* flashlight
* whistle to signal for help
* medication
* personal documentation(copies of: passports, birth certificates, marriage certificate, insurance policies, wills)
* [http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-a-reliable-emergency-radio-and-some-good-1640325400 battery-operated radio]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_blanket blankets] (waterproof, emergency, space, thermal)
* personal sanitation (soap, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties)
* cash in small bills and coins
* spare house and car keys
Water is heavy, a gallon weighs 8.4 pounds. One litre weighs one kilogram. Put the water in several containers or plastic bottles to distribute the weight and make it easier to carry; and also to reduce the risk of losing it all if a container leaks.
==== Basic First Aid Items ====
Some items to consider in a [[First_Aid_Kit|first-aid kit]]:
* 1 small bottle pain relievers
* 2 absorbent compress dressings
* 25 adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
* 1 adhesive cloth tape
* 5 antibiotic ointment packets
* 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
* 5 antiseptic wipe packets
* 1 blanket, ideally a space blanket
* 1 breathing barrier with one-way valve
* 1 instant cold compress
* 2 pairs of non-latex gloves
* 1 pair scissors
* 1 roller bandage (8 cm, or 3 inches wide)
* 1 roller bandage (10 cm, or 4 inches wide)
* 5 sterile gauze pads (8 cm, or 3 inches) x 8 cm, or 3 inches
* 5 sterile gauze pads (10 cm, or 4 inches) x 10 cm or 4 inches
* 1 oral thermometer (non-mercury, non-glass, non-battery)
* 2 triangular bandages
* 1 pair tweezers
* 1 First aid instruction booklet
==== Additional Items ====