ITEMS TO GATHER IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

1. Light Sources: Light bulbs, flashlights, batteries, glow sticks, matches, battery lanterns, etc., (place flashlights in readily available places)
2. Salt, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, & spices
3. Water (14 gallons per person), rotate and refill*
4. Paper items: toilet paper, tissues, paper goods, diapers, hygiene items including tooth paste, medicines, soap, etc.
5. Continue to build up your three-month supply of pantry food that you eat.

*Certain plastic bottles are okay to store food products and water. Located on the bottom of the bottle is a triangular symbol. The letters “PETE” are imprinted underneath the triangle and these are suggested for storing water. Many juice containers and soda bottles have the "PETE" symbol. HDPE symbol under the triangle is not recommended; therefore plastic milk bottles are not recommended. Check out the info on the link regarding which plastics are safe for food storage: http://extension.usu.edu/htm/news/articleID=3575http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Page.asp?NavID=1357 (Storing Water from City of Issaquah)