Emergency Supply Checklist

​When creating your home emergency, consider the different types of items you might need. Also consider the locations that you might need emergency supplies, like at work, school, and in your car. Prepare a smaller kit with the essentials for your car. Below is a kit content guide. 

Basic Disaster Supplies  - download the Basic Emergency Supply Checklist  ​

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
• Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
• Manual can opener (for food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery 

Additional Emergency Supplies

• Masks (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
• Prescription medications. About half of all Americans take a prescription medicine every day. An emergency can make it difficult for them to refill their prescription or to find an open pharmacy. Organize and protect your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins to prepare for an emergency.
• Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
• Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
• Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
• Pets food and extra water for your pet
• Cash or traveler's checks
• Important documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container. Learn more at: Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables ​
  
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
  

• Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
• Fire extinguisher

• Matches in a waterproof container
  
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
  

Financial Readiness

The ability to maintain financial stability in the event of a disaster, will help your family get back on its feet faster. Here are some resources that will help you to be financially prepared. 

• Flood Insurance​
• Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables 
• Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) - a simple financial planning tool.