Get An Emergency Preparedness Kit
Overview
Consider the following when assembling or restocking your kit to ensure your family is prepared for any disaster:
- At a minimum, gather the basic supplies listed below.
- Keep supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
- Consider the special needs of all your family members (including babies, elderly and pets!) and supplement your kit with items that fit your needs.
Kit Contents
- Water — one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Food — non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
- Multi-purpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Emergency blanket
- Map(s) of the area
