Emergency Kit
Checklists of Disaster Supplies
1. Basic Disaster Supplies
• One gallon of water per person, and per pet, per day for at least 3 days, 5 to 7days preferable, especially in a rural areas
• At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for each person in the household
• Flashlight
• Battery-powered radio
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Important medications
• Whistle to signal for help
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with charger or solar charger
• Cash or traveler’s checks and change
Supplies to Consider for COVID-19
• Cloth face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above)
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfecting wipes
• Nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
2. Additional Supplies
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Important family documents (ID, bank account records)
• First aid book
• Sleeping bags or warm blankets
• Change of clothing
• Sturdy shoes
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Paper and plastic utensils
• Paper and pencil
• Activities for children
3. Emergency Supplies for Children
• Non-perishable food items (dried fruit, peanut butter, etc.) for three-to-five days, or longer
• Can opener
• First aid kit
• Sleeping bags or warm blankets for everyone in your family
• Change of clothes for three-to-five days, including sturdy shoes
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap
• Paper plates, plastic cups, paper towels, utensils
• Water – at least one gallon per person, per day for three-to-five days, or longer
• Battery-powered hand-cranked radio with extra batteries
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Cell phone with charger, extra battery and solar charger
• Whistle to signal for help
• Local maps
• Books, games, or puzzle
• A favorite stuffed animal
4. Emergency Items for Senior Citizens
• Reference Checklist of Basic Disaster Supplies
• Weeks’ supply of medications
• Back-up plan for regular medical treatments
• Back-up plan for medical devices requiring electricity
• Extra eyeglasses
• Extra hearing aid batteries
• Extra wheelchair batteries
• Extra oxygen
• Mobility devices, such as canes or walkers
• Records of prescriptions, dosage, and treatment info
• Copies of medical insurance cards
• Copies of Medicare or Medicaid cards
• Family contact information
• Copies of important documents (bank information, wills, medical directives)
• Cash or travelers checks
5. Emergency Items for Individuals with Disabilities
• Week-long supply of prescription medicines, along with a list of all medications, dosages, and allergies
• Extra eyeglasses and hearing aid batteries
• Braille or large print marked emergency supplies
• Laminated cards with phrases or pictograms
• A weather radio with text display and flashing alert
• A TTY
• Pen and paper in case you have to communicate with someone who does not know sign language.
• Extra wheelchair batters (manual wheelchair if possible)
• Extra mobility device such as cane or walker, if used
• Supplies for oxygen equipment
• A list of the style and serial number of medical devices, augmentative communications devices, or assistive technologies with operation instructions
• Copies of medical insurance and medical cards
• Contact information for doctors, relatives, friends
• Service animal supplies, such as food and water, plus collar, ID tags, medical supplies
• Handheld electronic devices loaded with movies and games.
• Headphones to minimize distractions.
• Comfort snacks and toys for children
6. Items for Pets
• One gallon of water per pet for three-to-five days, or longer
• Medicines and medical records
• Important documents such as adoption papers, vaccination documents
• First aid kit
• Collar or harness with ID tag, rabies tag, and a leash
• Crate or pet carrier
• Sanitation supplies, such as pet litter, litter box, newspapers, plastic bags
• A photo of you and your pets together
• Familiar pet items such as toys and treats
7. Financial Emergency Kit
• Photo IDs to prove identity of family members
• Birth certificates
• Social security cards
• Military service IDs
• Pet ID tags
• Housing payment records
• Insurance policies
• Income information
• Tax statements
• Health insurance information
• Prescription cards
• Immunization records
• List of medications
• Physician contact information
• Banking information
• Insurance agent contact information
8. Prepare your Vehicle
• Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs
• Mobile device charger, battery-operated or solar powered
• Maps
• Tire repair kit
• Jumper cables
• Flares
• Bottled water
• Non-perishable food items
• Winter: Blanket, hat, mittens, shovel, sand, tire chains, windshield scraper, florescent distress flag
• Summer: Sunscreen, shade item such as an umbrella