The kit should have a 3 to 14-day supply of the following items:

The Basics:

�� Drinking water (1 gallon per person, per day)
�� Manual can opener
�� Nonperishable foods *
�� Canned meat, fish, fruit or vegetables
�� Bread in moisture proof packaging
�� Cookies, candy or dried fruit
�� Canned soups & nonperishable milk
�� Powdered or single serve drinks
�� Cereal or granola bars
�� Packaged ketchup, mustard & mayonnaise
�� Peanut butter & jelly
�� Instant tea or coffee
�� Flashlight (1 per person) *
�� Portable battery-powered lanterns
�� Large trash bags (lots of them)
�� Battery-powered radio *
�� Extra batteries, including hearing aid batteries
�� First aid kit including aspirin, antibiotic cream
�� Mosquito repellent
�� Sunscreen (45 SPF recommended)
�� Waterproof matches / butane lighter
�� Money *
�� Unscented bleach or water purification tablets (add 8 drops of bleach per gal.)
�� Maps of the area with landmarks on it

Cooking

�� Sterno fuel
�� Portable camp stove or grill w/ utensils
�� Stove fuel, charcoal w/ lighter fluid or propane
�� Disposable eating utensils, plates, cups
�� Napkins and paper towels
�� Aluminum foil
�� Oven mitts

Personal Supplies 

�� Prescription medicines (1 month supply and copy of prescriptions) *
�� Feminine hygiene products
�� Toilet paper
�� Entertainment: books, games, toys and magazines *
�� Bedding: pillows, sleeping bags *
�� Change of clothing *
�� Rain ponchos & work gloves
�� Extra eye glasses or contacts

Babies

�� Disposable diapers *
�� Formula, food & medication *
�� Bottles & feeding utensils

Pet Supplies

�� Dry and/or canned food
�� ID tags and collars
�� Proof of recent immunizations
�� Water (1/2 gallon per day)
�� Litter box & supplies
�� Carrying container

Other Necessities

�� Tool Box
�� ABC rated fire extinguisher
�� Masking tape or duct tape
�� Outdoor extension cords
�� Spray paint
�� Standard, single line phone
�� Local phone book
�� Roofing tarps or plastic sheeting

Important Documents*

�� Insurance documents
�� A list of all your important contacts (family, doctors, insurance agents)
�� Banking information
�� Leases / mortgage
�� Proof of occupancy (such as utility bill) *
�� Photo inventory of your personal belongings *
�� Waterproof container to keep the documents in

* If you’re planning to evacuate to a Red Cross Evacuation Center, please be sure to take these items.