Essentials:

• Battery-operated radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Do not include candles

Water:

• 3 gallons/person - in a plastic container
• Additional water for sanitation

Food:

• Minimum 3 day supply of non-perishable food that does not need to be refrigerated and may need little to no water.
• Dry cereal
• Peanut butter
• Canned fruit
• Canned Juices
• Ready-to-eat soups
• Canned vegetables
• Ready-to-eat canned meats
• Quick energy snacks

Medication

• Laxative
• Aspirin or non-aspirin medication
• Insulin
• Denture needs
• Contact lenses and supplies
• Prescription drugs
• Extra eye glasses
• Heart and High blood pressure medication

Sanitation:

• Disinfectant
• Soap, liquid detergent
• Feminine supplies
• Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
• Plastic garbage bags
• Household chlorine bleach
• Personal hygiene items
• Plastic bucket with tight lid

Clothing & Bedding

• Sunglasses
• Hat & gloves
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• One complete change of clothing and a pair of shoes for each person
• Rain gear
• Sturdy shoes or work boots
• Thermal underwear

Tools & Supplies:

• Whistle
• Crowbar
• Paper, pencil
• Medicine dripper
• Signal flare
• Assorted nails, wood screws
• Plastic storage containers
• Cash or traveler's checks
• Non electric can opener, utility knife
• Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
• Tape, duct and plumbers
• Patch kit and can of seal-in-air
• Shut-off wrench
• Aluminum foil
• Compass
• Plastic sheeting
• Needles, thread
• Matches
• Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
• Heavy cotton rope
• Map of the area

For Baby:

• Formula
• Bottles
• Powdered mild
• Diapers
• Medication

For Pets:

• Food
• Records of vaccinations
• Leash, harness or carrier
• Non-tippable food and water containers

Important Family Documents:

• Important telephone numbers
• Record of bank account numbers
• Family records (birth, marriage & death certificates)
• Inventory of valuable household goods
• Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
• Record of credit card account numbers and companies
• Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records