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[ ] Blankets or sleeping bags (small emergency ones are cheap andabout the size of a wallet ... or pack extra garbage bags)[ ] Rain gear or poncho (or use plastic garbage bags)[ ] Safety glasses and/or Sunglasses[ ] Small stuffed animal, toy or book for each child at bedtimeSPECIAL ITEMS[ ] Entertainment - games, books and playing cards[ ] Important Family Documents (keep in waterproof, portable safecontainer and update as needed. Keep copies of papers off-sitein safety deposit box or with a family member [or scan all to a CD].)- Extra set of car keys, cash, traveler’s checks and credit card- Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds- Passports, social security #s/cards, immunization records- Bank account numbers- Credit card numbers, card companies + phone numbers- Inventory of valuable household goods- Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates, photo IDs)- Recent pictures of all family members and pets for i.d. needs[ ] RED and GREEN construction paper or RED and GREEN crayonsor markers (can signal rescue workers to stop or move on)Remember to pack things for family members with special needs:For Infants[ ] Bottles, Formula, powdered milk, cereals and juices[ ] Diapers, baby wipes and diaper rash ointment[ ] Medications[ ] Small soft toysFor Elderly and Disabled (Children & Adults)[ ] Bladder control garments and pads[ ] Denture needs20 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325