Car Kit

• Water and food
• Orange County map
• Radio – battery operated
• Batteries
• Whistle
• Dust mask
• Flashlight
• Pocket knife
• Copy of health insurance and identification cards
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
• Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
• Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat
• Permanent marker, paper and tape
• Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
• Prescription medications and first aid supplies
• List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers
• List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food
• Additional emergency supplies for children, seniors, pets or people with disabilities

If you have children:

• Infant formula and diapers
• Children's prescription medications
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

If you have pets:

• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Extra leashes/collars

Special Needs:

• Prescription medications and glasses
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Additional Items

• Important documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
• Cash or traveler's checks and change
• Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket.
• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
• Fire Extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil