Make an emergency kit

Here's a list of what you'll need for your emergency kit. Store enough supplies
for at least 72 hours.

For your home

• water: one gallon per person per day (a week's supply of water is preferable)
• water purification kit
• first aid kit, freshly stocked
• first aid book
• food can opener (non-electric)
• blankets or sleeping bags and warm clothes
• portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
• extra pair of eyeglasses
• extra pair of house and car keys
• fire extinguisher: A-B-C type
• food, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets
• cash and change
• baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, clothing, blankets, diaper wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices
• spare medical prescriptions
• list of important family information: physician numbers, style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.

For your car

• portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
• blanket
• booster cables
• cash and change
• change of clothes, rain gear and sturdy footgear
• fire extinguisher
• first aid kit and manual
• bottled water and non-perishable foods such as granola bars, raisins and chocolate
• maps
• shovel
• flares
• tire repair kit
• list of important family information: physician numbers, style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers
• food, water, toys and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets