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.