General: It is recommended that you keep a 3 to 7 day supply of Water and Food for each person. Flashlights and radios should not require batteries. Choose a manual crank or pump style instead. Dead batteries will not work when you really need them!

For the Home

• Water - 1 gallon per person per day
• Food - nonperishable bars or meals
• Water purification tablets or filters
• First aid kit
• Dust or particulate masks
• Blankets and/or sleeping bags
• Portable radio
• Flashlight and/or lantern
• Fire extinguisher
• Waterproof matches

• Portable toilet accessories (bags, wipes, chemicals)
• Hygiene items - hand sanitizer, wipes, tissues, toothbrush/paste, soap
• Tools - knife, axe, shovel, crow bar, rope, duct tape
• Heavy-duty gloves
• water shut-off tools
• Whistle
• Fire escape ladder (for multi-stories)
• Extra warm clothing
• Shoes
• Shelter- tents, canopies, tarps
• Portable stove, cooking
• Eating utensils
• Manual can opener
• Copies of ID, credit cards; important documents (ie insurance policies)
• Cash; coins (small denominations)
• Prescription medications, spare glasses, contact lenses, hearing aid batteries
• Items for infants - formula, diapers, bottles ; pacifiers
• Pet supplies - food, water, bowls, leash, vet records, ID tags
• Portable generator; fuel
• Out of state contact information
• Other items to meet your family's unique needs

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