Supplies are important to have if you leave the house to get away from a natural disaster. You should take theese things in a Duffel bag or Backpack. Theese are most of the

important things:

*Plates or cups made of plastic or paper

*A portable radio with extra batteries

*Flashlight(s) with extra batteries

*Can opener (non electric)

*Utility knife (such as Swiss Army Knife)

*ABC type Fire extinguisher

*Pliers

*Tape

*Compass

Water

You’ll need water to drink so you should bring water in PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT IN MILK CONTAINERS or GLASS CONTAINERS. You should have at least a three day water supply. You should keep the water clean so it is safe to drink. An adult should do this for you. You can do this by adding four drops of bleach per quart. The liquid bleach should have 5.25 (5 and 1/4) percent sodium hypochlorite and NO SOAP! Seal bottles tight ly but good enough to open.

Food

You’ll need at least a three day supply of non-perishable food. Non-perishable means food that last long and still be good without being in the refrigerator. It would be good if the food doesn’t have to be cooked. Theese are suggestions:

*Canned meats, fruits, and vegetables

*Canned milk, and juice

*Sugar, salt, and pepper

*Peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, and trail mix (not bread because it might get moldy)

*Vitamins

*Cookies, hard candy, and lollipops