====Disaster Kit notes from various places====

===A copy and paste from a site recommending what to put in a disaster kit===

Each disaster kit sold separately.  Image may vary from the pack you receive, Please refer to the list below for exact contents. 
Kit contains:

	1 x LED Flashlight
		14.5cm long
		Wrist strap
	1 x FM/AM ultra slim 2-Band Radio
		FM Frequency Range: 88 – 108 MHz
		AM Frequency Range: 525 – 1600 kHz
		Dimensions: 9cm x 5.5cm x 2cm
	4 x AA batteries (for radio and torch)
	1 x PVC Emergency water bag
		5Litre capacity
		Has water fill and closure level indicators
		Includes plastic close jaws to seal bag
	1 x 40-metre rope
	3 x yellow glow sticks
	1 x roll utility tape, 1.7cm wide
	1 x instant cold pack
	1 x pack playing cards
	1 x fleece blanket (120cm x 160cm)
	2 x silver emergency rescue blanket (130cm x 210cm)
	2 x ponchos
		Lightweight with hood
		One size fits most
		Re-usable
	1 x emergency tube tent
		A-shape tent
		Compact, lightweight and reusable
		Requires no poles for set up
		Includes nylon rope to loop through tent and tie to trees or other anchor
	1 x fire starter
	1 x pair durable utilitygloves, large
	1 x 5-in-1 compass and safety whistle
		Whistle
		Compass with direction and degrees indicator
		Basic level indicator
		Small mirror
		Small inner storage for a battery or water purification pills
		Neck strap
		11.5cm long
	1 x Multi tool
		Pliers
		Small blade
		Large blade
		File
		6.5cm Ruler
		Bottle opener
		Philips screwdriver
		Expanded dimensions: 15.5cm x 6.5cm
		Folded dimensions: 10cm x 3cm
	1 x 40-piece first aid kit
		10 x sterile adhesive plasters (7.3cm x 2cm)
		2 x sterile wound pad (5cm x 7.5cm)
		2 x sterile wound pad (7.5cm x 7.5cm)
		1 x roll PBT bandage (5cm x 4m)
		1 x roll PBT bandage (7.5cm x 4m)
		5 x cotton balls
		1 x scissors (9cm long)
		1 x Roll medical tape (1.2cm wide)
		1x Triangular bandage (96cm x 96cm x 137cm)
		1 x mouth breath mask (20cm x 20cm with a one-way valve)
		10 x sterile alcohol disinfecting pads (70% isopropyl alcohol)
		4 x sting relief pad (Benzocaine 6% v/v, SD alcohol 60% v/v)
		1 x zip-up canvas first aid storage bag
			Dimensions (when full): 17cm x 11cm x 4cm
			Includes clip to loop onto belt or bag
		1 x Disaster preparendness guide
	1 x Canvas backpack
		Zip up main compartment
		2 front pockets 
		Two adjustable shoulder straps
		2 side mesh pockets
		1 mesh pocket inside main compartment
		Hi-vis strip on the front
		Dimensions (when full): 30cm x 23cm x 38cm 


===From Getthru.co.nz===

**Survival items:**
Torch with spare batteries or a self-charging torch
Radio with spare batteries
Wind and waterproof clothing, sun hats, and
strong outdoor shoes
First aid kit and essential medicines
Blankets or sleeping bags
Pet supplies
Emergency toilet - toilet paper and large
rubbish bags
Face and dust masks
(Check all batteries every 3 months)

**Food and water:**
Non-perishable food (canned or dried food)
Food, formula and drinks for babies and
small children
Water (at least 3 litres per person, per day)
for drinking
Water for washing and cooking
A primus or gas barbeque to cook on
A can opener
(Consider stocking a two-week supply of food and water for prolonged emergencies such as a pandemic. Check and replace food and water every twelve month)

**How to store water**
Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water. Fill
each bottle with tap water until it overflows.
Add five drops of household bleach per litre
of water (or half a teaspoon for 10 litres)
Store in a cool dark place and replace the
water every 12 months

**Getaway Kits**
Everyone in the house should have a packed
getaway kit in an easily accessible place which
includes:
Torch and radio with spare batteries
Hearing aids and spare batteries, glasses or
mobility aids
Emergency water and easy-to-carry food
rations
Extra supplies of special dietary items
First aid kit and essential medicines
For infants or young children – formula and
food, nappies
Change of clothes (wind/waterproof clothing
and strong outdoor shoes)
Toiletries – towel, soap, toothbrush, sanitary
items, toilet paper
Blankets or sleeping bags
Face and dust masks
Pet supplies
Important documents:
Identification (birth and marriage
certificates/driver’s licences and
passports
Financial ( insurance policies and
mortgage)
precious family photos

**If we have to evacuate we will**
Take our Getaway Kit
Turn off electricity and water
Turn off gas only if we suspect a leak or if
asked to do so by the authorities
Take our pets with us