Extended Home Stay Supplies List

Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:

• Food and Non-Perishables
• Medical, Health and Emergency Supplies

Food and Non-Perishables

• Ready-to-eat canned meats
• Fruits
• Vegetables, beans, and soups
• Protein or fruit bars
• Dry cereal or granola
• Peanut butter or nuts
• Dried fruit
• Crackers
• Canned juices
• Bottled water
• Canned or jarred baby food and formula
• Pet food

Medical, Health and Emergency Supplies

• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment
• Soap and water, or alcohol-based (60-95%) hand wash
• Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
• Thermometer
• Anti-diarrheal medication
• Vitamins
• Fluids with electrolytes
• Cleansing agent/soap
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Portable radio
• Manual can opener
• Garbage bags
• Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers

Links

• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  http://www.edcp.org/influenza/index.cfm
  http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/swineflu/


• Prince George's County Health Department
  http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/health


• Prince George’s County Public Schools Flu Information
  http://www1.pgcps.org/flu/


• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu
  http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/


• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  http://www.flu.gov/


• World Health Organization (WHO)
  http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/en/
  http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
  http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/index.html

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