Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697796986718.pdf (Dominica)
BE PREPARED.

BE SAFE.

EMERGENCY KIT CHECK LIST www.odm.gov.dm odm@dominica.gov.dm (767) 266-4412 / 266-4477 Facebook.com/ODMDominica1 TIPS PERSONAL SUPPLIES MAINTAINING YOUR EMERGENCY KIT After your kit is assembled, maintenance is important so it is ready when it is needed:  PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES (1 MONTH SUPPLY AND COPY OF PRESCRIPTIONS)  FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS • Keep canned food in a cool dry place.

 TOILET PAPER • Boxed food should be stored in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
 BEDDING: PILLOWS, SLEEPING BAG  CHANGE OF CLOTHING  MASKS  GLOVES  HAND SANITIZERS OR RUBBING ALCOHOL (70%)  SANITIZING CLEANERS  ENTERTAINMENT : BOOKS, GAMES, TOYS AND MAGAZINES  RAIN PONCHOS AND WORK GLOVES  EXTRA EYE GLASSES OR CONTACTS • Replace all expired items • Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family change KIT STORAGE Your whereabouts at the time of an emergency is always unknown; therefore, supplies should be prepared for home, work and cars.
• Home: Keep your kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave quickly.

Ensure all family members know where the kit is kept.

• Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours.

Your kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable shoes, stored in “grab and go” case.

• Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS BABY SUPPLIES  INSURANCE DOCUMENTS  DISPOSABLE DIAPERS  BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND BAPTISMAL  FORMULA CERTIFICATES  IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTS  TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (PASSPORT ETC.)
 COMMUNICATION PLAN – INCLUDING A LIST OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT CONTACTS (FAMILY, DOCTOR, INSURANCE AGENTS)  BANKING INFORMATION  LEASES/MORTGAGE  PROOF OF OCCUPANCY (SUCH AS UTILITY BILL)  PHOTO INVENTORY OF YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS  WATERPROOF CONTAINER TO STORE  FOOD  MEDICATION  BOTTLES AND FEEDING UTENSILS OTHER NECESSITIES  TOOL BOX  FIRE EXTINGUISHER  WHISTLE BASIC SUPPLIES  DRINKING WATER (1 GALLON PER PERSON’S DAY)  MANUAL CAN OPENER  NONPERISHABLE FOODS  CANNED MEAT, FISH, FRUIT OR VEGETABLES  BREAD IN MOISTURE PROOF PACKAGING  COOKIES, CANDY OR DRIED FRUIT  CANNED SOUPS & NONPERISHABLE MILK  POWDERED OR SINGLE SERVE DRINKS  CEREAL  PACKAGE KETCHUP, MUSTARD OR  INSTANT TEA OR COFFEE  FLASHLIGHT (1 PER PERSON)  PORTABLE BATTERY POWERED LANTERNS  LARGE TRASH BAGS (LOTS OF THEM)  BATTERY OPERATED OR SOLAR POWERED RADIO  EXTRA BATTERY FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED ITEMS.
 FIRST AID KIT INCLUDING ASPRIN, ANTIBIOTIC CREAM  MOSQUITO REPELLENT  WATERPROOF MATCHES  CASH  UNSCENTED BLEACH OR WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS (ADD 8 DROPS OF BLEACH PER GAL.)

 MASKING TAPE OR DUCT TAPE MAYONNAISE DOCUMENTS  OUTDOOR EXTENTSION CORDS  PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY  SPRAY PAINT  LOCAL PHONE BOOK  ROOFING TARPS OR PLASTIC SHEETING  POWER BANK  GENERATOR