The Basics
- Water: one gallon per person, per day for 3-7 days
- Food: 3-7-day supply of non-perishable items that are easy to prepare, such as canned foods or snacks. Pack a can opener for canned foods.
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- First aid kit
- Medications: 7-day supply and items needed to administer medication, medication list, pertinent medical information
- Personal hygiene and sanitation items
- Flashlights
- Whistles
- Extra batteries
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, preferably an NOAA weather radio
- Cell phone chargers and backup batteries
- Family and emergency contact information
- Maps of the area
- Personal documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, social security cards/proof of residency, wills, passports, proof of address, deed/lease to residence
- Cash
- Spare car and house keys
- At least one extra set of clothes, per person, preferably in bright colors
- Reflective emergency blanket
- Easy-to-carry valuables/irreplaceable items, like family photos, nearby to take if you are able
Pets, Babies, & Seniors
- Pets and livestock: identification, immunization records, carrier, collar, leash, bowl, medications, water, and food
- Babies: bottles, formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, small toys
- Seniors: hearing aids with extra batteries, instructions about how to administer medicine and use lifesaving equipment, contact information for medical personnel who administer treatments
Extreme Cold
- Sand to improve vehicle traction
- Rock salt or other environmentally safe products that melt ice on walkways
- Snow removal equipment, including snow shovels
- Heating fuel, like wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove; be sure to store it safely
- Adequate clothing, such as boots, hats, gloves, mittens, and blankets to keep each family member warm
Besides having an emergency preparedness kit, take a look at our steps to winterize your home and properties.
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