Emergency Preparedness at Home
CDC Recommendations
by Cayla Blasingame
November 10, 2009
ARE YOU READY?
ALWAYS be prepared for a possible emergency situation.
Have a two-week supply of food, water, and medication for each
member of your family—including your pets!
Sample Shopping List
(for one person)
Cereal (2 boxes)
Boxed/powdered milk (2.5 gallons)
21 gallons of water
1 box hot tea
1 cup sugar
Canned fruit (x 14)
Ramen (x 7)
Soup (x 7)
Peanut butter (x 1)
Jelly (x 1)
Bread (x 2 loaves)
Canned vegetables (x 14)
Canned meat (x 7)
Canned pasta (x 3)
2 gallons juice
Mayo (x1)
Relish (x 1)
Mustard (x 1)
Rice (7 boxes)
Beans (x 4)
Tortillas (1 package)
Salsa (1 jar)
Refried beans (x 4)
Spaghetti sauce (1 jar)
Noodles (1 package)
Saltines (2 boxes)
Graham crackers (1 box)
Apple sauce (2 packages)
Granola/protein bars (2 boxes)
Beef Jerky (2 bags)
Dried fruit and nuts (2 bags)
Raisins (1 container)
Multivitamins
Prescription Medication
Pet Supplies
2-week food/water supply for you and a pet
Total Cost: $200.18
**If you can’t get it all at once, buy a few extra supplies each
week until you’re stocked up!
For More Information:
www.emergency.cdc.gov
www.pandemicflu.gov
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