Store your household disaster kit in an easily accessible location. Put contents in a large, watertight container (e.g. a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels) that you can move easily.

Your basic Emergency Supplies Kit should include:

Water - one gallon per person per day

Food - at least enough for 3 days

• non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
• foods for infants or the elderly
• snack foods
• manual can opener
• cooking tools / fuel
• paper plates / plastic utensils
  

Blankets or sleeping bag / Pillows

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear / sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines - Prescription medications and first aid supplies. Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities.

Special Items - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries - Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, hand sanitizer and soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Cash - Emergency cash in small denominations

Keys - Extra keys to your house and vehicle

Toys, Books and Games

Important documents - in a waterproof container

• insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc
• document all valuables with videotape if possible
  

Disposable camera

Local map

Permanent marker, paper and tape

Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes

List of emergency point-of-contact phone numbers

List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food

Copy of health insurance & identification cards

Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords.

Heavy work gloves

Unscented liquid household bleach and an eyedropper for water purification

Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows

Whistle

Dust mask

Pocket knife

Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation

Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items

• proper identification / immunization records
• ample supply of food and water
• a carrier or cage
• medications
• muzzle and leash
  
  

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