Disaster Supplies Kit
Consider keeping a disaster supplies kit with your home first aid kit. Include these items:
- Water, 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days
- Food, at least a 3-day supply of food that keeps at room temperature for a long time (non-perishable) and a manual can opener
- A battery-powered or hand-crank radio or television and extra batteries
- A flashlight and extra batteries
- Your first aid kit and manual
- A whistle to signal for help
- Dust masks to help filter bad air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to make a shelter
- Moist towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, feminine products, garbage bags, plastic ties and other toiletries and hygiene products
- A wrench or pliers to turn off water and gas lines
- Local maps
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Extra clothing, heavy-soled shoes, gloves and blankets
- Special-needs items, such as prescription medicines, eyeglasses, contact lens solution and hearing aid batteries
- Items for babies, such as formula, diapers, bottles and pacifiers
- Cash and coins
- Important documents, like insurance information, medical records, bank account numbers and Social Security cards. Keep the documents in a waterproof container or watertight, resealable plastic bag.
- Water and food for your pets
- Toys, books and games
- Cell phone with charger
To learn more, visit ready.gov.