Emergency Supplies

These are some of the items we recommend you have in your emergency supply kit. You should modify this list to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Plan to have enough supplies on hand to get you through a minimum of three (3) days without power.   A printable version of this list is at the bottom of the page.

PERSONAL ITEMS
Sleeping Bags and/or Pillows and Blankets
Lawn Chairs / Folding Chairs
Hot and Cold Weather Clothing
Sturdy Closed-toe Work Shoes (not sandals or flip-flops)
Raingear
Personal Hygiene (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.)
Medications (Prescription and Over-the-Counter)
Spare Eyeglasses or Contacts and Cleaning Solution
Hearing Aids (spare batteries)
Entertainment (cards, books, quiet games, MP3 player, batteries)
Baby / Infant Needs (Diapers, Formula, Baby Food, Cereal, Wipes, etc.)

FOOD SERVICE NEEDS
Drinking Water (one gallon per day per person for a minimum of 3 days)
Non-perishable Food
Manual Can Opener
Juice / Soft Drinks / Instant Coffee or Tea / Dry Milk
Camp Stove, Grill (with fuel) - Outdoor Use Only
Lighter / Waterproof Matches
Pots / Pans / Cooking Utensils
Aluminum Foil
Disposable Plates, Cups and Cutlery
Plastic Wrap / Zip Lock Bags / Garbage Bags
Cooler for Food Storage (wheels make moving easier)
Cooler to transport ice (wheels make moving easier)
Freeze Water in Jugs or Zip Lock Bags to Keep Food Cool

MISCELLANEOUS
Spare Keys (complete set for home, vehicles, and boats)
Pens / Pencils and Paper
Important Papers
Keepsakes / Significant Photos
Coins, Cash, Credit Cards and/or Travelers Checks
Prepaid Telephone Card(s)
Maps and Evacuation Information
Books, Games and Other Quiet Entertainment

BASIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOAA Weather Radio
First Aid Kit and Instruction Book
Landline Telephone (does not require electricity or batteries)
Battery Powered Television, Radio and Clock (extra batteries)
Flashlights (extra batteries)
Chemical Light Sticks (to replace candles)
Whistle (to signal for help if needed)

BASIC TOOLS
Basic Tool Kit (hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Specialized Tools (for water and gas valves, etc.)
Plastic Tarps (with grommets) or Roll Plastic Sheeting
Assorted Screws, Nails and Other Fasteners
Duct Tape
Canvas or Leather Work Gloves

SANITATION / CLEAN UP SUPPLIES
Unscented Bleach (for clean up and to disinfect water)
Water for Cleaning
Assorted Cleaners, Sanitizers and Disinfectants
Rubber Gloves
Brushes, Brooms and Mops
Towels and Rags
Plastic Garbage Bags
Bucket (with tight fitting lid) for Emergency Toilet
Toilet Paper / Paper Towels / Sanitary Supplies
Wet Wipes and Waterless Hand Sanitizer

PET / SERVICE ANIMAL
Water (one gallon per day for seven days for each animal)
Cage or Carrier for Each Animal
Food / Treats
Toys / Comfort Items
Clean Up Supplies
Identification / Immunization Records / Photographs

Printable version of Emergency Supply List
Printable Spanish version of Emergency Supply List