Other items that may prove to be useful for an emergency kit include:
- Baking soda
- Bandages
- Contact lenses and supplies
- A cooler and freezer packs
- Cotton balls
- Disposable diapers
- Extra eyeglasses
- Games or books
- Hand lotion
- Matches
- Medicine dropper
- Needles and thread
- Paper cups
- Pre-moistened towelettes
- Salt
- Sanitary napkins
- Splinting material
- Spoons
- Tape
Items for Pets
If you have pets, include the following items in your kit:
- Carrier or cage
- Identification collar and rabies tag
- Leash
- Medications
- Newspaper, litter, and trash bags for waste
- Two-week supply of food and water
- Veterinary record (necessary if your pet has to go to a shelter)