Emergency Preparedness Checklist — Brainstamped

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Water

72-hour minimum

1 gallon per person per day (3 gallons minimum per person)
Water purification method (filter, tablets, or boiling setup)
Water storage containers (food-grade)
WaterBOB or bathtub liner for advance warning situations

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Food

72-hour minimum, ideally 30 days

3-day supply of non-perishable food per person
Manual can opener
Paper plates, cups, utensils (if water is limited)
Baby food / formula (if applicable)
Pet food (if applicable)
30-day extended supply (rice, beans, canned goods, freeze-dried)

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First Aid

First aid kit (bandages, antiseptic, gauze, tape, scissors)
Prescription medications (7+ day supply)
Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
Antihistamines
First aid reference guide

Pro tip: Review your supplies every 6 months. Swap out expired food, check batteries, and update your documents. Set a calendar reminder for January and July.

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Light & Power

Flashlights + extra batteries
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
Phone charger (portable power bank, solar charger)
Candles + waterproof matches / lighter
Generator or portable power station (optional but valuable)

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Documents & Cash

Copies of important documents in waterproof bag (ID, insurance, bank info)
Cash in small bills (ATMs may be down)
Emergency contact list (printed, not just on phone)
USB drive with digital copies of documents

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Tools & Safety

Multi-tool or basic tool kit
Duct tape
Whistle (for signaling)
Fire extinguisher
Wrench (to turn off gas / water utilities)

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Comfort & Hygiene

Warm blankets or sleeping bags
Change of clothes per person
Rain gear
Toiletries (toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, feminine products)
Garbage bags
N95 masks

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Communication Plan

Family meeting point agreed on
Out-of-area emergency contact designated
Know how to turn off gas, water, electricity
Local emergency frequencies noted

Your Notes