The safety of our campus community, whether you are on campus or not, is always our primary concern.
If a natural disaster, or other unforeseen emergency occurs, the campus community may need to be self-sufficient for a short period of time. With that in mind, campus community members should have an emergency supply kit on hand to meet their personal needs.
Below is a listed of recommended inventory items for an emergency kit. Note, this list is only a suggestion. You may add additonal inventory depending upon your needs on, or off campus.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
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Large backpack to hold your supplies
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Battery-powered or hand crank radio or a NOAA Weather Radio with extra batteries
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Flashlight and extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Dust masks to help filter contaminated air and duct tape to shelter-in-place
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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Sturdy hiking boots or other shoes
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Extra clothes, including rain gear
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Emergency phone numbers for your family and friends
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Packaged/non-perishable snacks/food
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Reusable water bottle
Additional Items to Consider Adding to your Emergency Supply Kit:
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Digital or hardcopy of your medical insurance card
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Prescription medications and glasses
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Sleeping bag or warm/emergency blanket
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Personal hygiene items
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Feminine supplies
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Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
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Paper and pencil
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Portable backup battery/power bank for mobile devices
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Books, cards, non-electric games, puzzles or other activities to pass the time
Build an Altoids Tin Survival Kit:
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A whistle
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Water purification tablets
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Safety pins
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Small assorted of band-aids
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Individual disinfecting wipes
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A mini compass (to use with a map packed separately)
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A mini flashlight (the keychain type)
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Pain and allergy medication
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A tiny knife or scissors, sewing needles, and dental floss
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Maybe a little roll of duct tape