When was the last time you checked the expiration dates on your emergency kit?

No one wants to eat expired food, even in a disaster. Check the expiration dates on the food in your emergency kit, even the canned goods! If they’re close to expiring, it’s time to use and replace them! Not sure how to use your emergency food supplies? The Oregon Health Authority has an Emergency Kit Recipes cookbook! Try a new recipe and become a disaster chef! 

Did you know first aid supplies can expire?

Many of the items in your emergency kit have expiration dates, including bandages, ointments, and over the counter medications. It’s important to check the expiration dates on these items and replace them as needed. We recommend checking the expiration dates and rotating any items that are close to expiring at least once a year.

Don’t have an emergency kit? 

We can help with that. Many of the supplies we recommend for your emergency kit can be found around your home! Spring cleaning is a good time to locate and gather those supplies, and keep them together in a safe place like a bin or backpack, so you’ll know exactly where they are if a disaster strikes. 

Click the link below to for a standard emergency kit checklist, but remember: this is your kit! Personalize it with items you think you’ll want or need during a disaster. 

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