It's A Teen Effort

Purpose Supplies Contact

What You Should Have Ready

  • Any important school information with major grades.

  • Any information that contains your grade classification on it.

  • A secure place to keep all your materials.

  • Knowledge of the emergency contact information in the case that you and your parents get split up.

  • Knowledge of an emergency plan also in the case that you and your parents get split up.

  • At least two days worth of all medicines that you are needed to take.

  • A water proof container or zip-lock bag to keep all of these important documents in.

  • Any form of identification (school id, drivers license, state id)

  • Pictures showing all members of your household.

What Your Parents Should Have Ready

  • Any important medical information. Such as Prescriptions, doctor info for all members of the family, health insurance information.

  • All medicines needed by the members of your family.

  • A set emergency plan and contact list for all household family members.

  • All important documents (copies & originals). This should included mortgage/rental information, employment documentation, paperwork for your insurance (all types), school documentation, vehicle info., social security info, birth certificates, different forms of identification.

  • Important family photos, anything with significant sentimental value, pictures to identify family members with.

  • Emergency plans for pets.

  • An  evacuation plan.

  • Cash, travelers check, and change.

  • Important telephone numbers

Foods & Other Supplies To Have On Hand

  • Battery/Hand Operated Radio

  • Flashlights

  • Batteries

  • At least three gallons of water for each person in the house.

  • Non-perishable foods enough for at least three days.

  • First Aid Kits

  • Non-electric can openers

  • Utility knives

  • Paper/Plastic cups, plates, and utensils.

  • Duct/Masking tape

  • Pencil and paper

  • Matches (placed in an waterproof container)

  • Needles and threads

  • Nails, wood screws, and rope

  • Pliers, Screwdrivers, Hammers, and Crowbars

  • Disinfectant, bleach, soap, and liquid detergent

  • Personal Hygiene Items

  • Sunglasses, rain gear, hats, work shoe/boots, gloves

  • Blankets/Sleeping Bags