National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
Suggested Items

 

Flashlight(s)

NOAA Weather Radio or Portable Radio

Extra Batteries

Cellphone with Charger(s)

Matches

Cash and/or Traveler's Check

Food (3 Day Supply)
   Canned and Dried Foods
   Canned and/or Boxed Drinks
   Bottled Water (1 gallon per person per day)

Cooking Utensils
   Cooking Pot
   Sterno Stove and Fuel
   Plastic Dishes
   Eating Utensils
   Aluminum Foil
   Manual Can Opener

Sanitary Supplies
   Toothbrush and toothpaste
   Soap
   Shampoo
   Sponge
   Cleanser
   Bleach
   Paper Towels and/or Towelettes
   Plastic Trash Bags
   Tissues

Extra Clothes
   Sturdy Shoes
   Hat
   Rain Gear

Blankets and Towels

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Mosquito Repellant

Pencils

Map(s) of the Area

Camera (for photos of damage)

Extra Set of Car, House/Apartment, Work Keys

Documents
   Important Telephone Numbers
   Bank Account Numbers
   Records: Birth, Marriage, Will
   Insurance Policies
   Contracts, Deeds, and/or Titles
   Credit Card Account Numbers and Companies
   Passports
   Social security cards
   Shot Records
   Family Pictures

Tools and Repair Supplies
   Tarps (for temporary roof repair)
   Hammer and Nails
   Ax
   Pliers
   Handsaw
   Screwdrivers
   Work Gloves
   Knife

First Aid Kit
   Bandages
   Gauze
   Scissors
   Petroleum Jelly
   Antiseptic Spray
   Hydrogen Peroxide
   Antacids
   Aspirin
   Thermometer
   Rubbing Alcohol
   Anti-Diarrhea Medication
   First Aid Handbook

Baby Supplies
   Formula
   Bottles
   Powered milk
   Diapers
   Medications and Lotions
   Blankets
   Extra clothes

Pet Supplies
   Food
   Leash
   Pet Carrier or Crate
   Vaccination Records
   Food and Water Containers