Family emergency preparedness kit

Published August 2004. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalogThere are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first-aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Items you would most likely need during an emergency are marked with an asterisk (*). Store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a\ud large, covered trash can, a camping backpack, or a duffle bag. Keep your kit in a convenient place known to all family members; keep a smaller\ud version of the kit in the trunk of your car