- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
 
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
 
- Flashlight 
 
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
 
- Extra batteries 
 
- First aid kit
 
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
 
- Multi-purpose tool
 
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
 
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
 
- Cell phone with chargers 
 
- Family and emergency contact information
 
- Extra cash
 
- Emergency blanket
 
- Map(s) of the area
 
 
After you gather those basic supplies for your kit, add unique things each member of your family may need, such as:
- Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
 
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
 
- Games and activities for children
 
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
 
- Extra set of car keys and house keys
 
 
Depending on the types of disasters that are common where you live, also consider adding these things to your kit:
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
 
- Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
 
- Blankets or sleeping bags