In preparation for any emergency, it is important for you and your family to have a basic emergency kit that includes:

• Water - one gallon per person per day for two weeks
• Food - a two week supply of non-perishable food like canned soups and meats
• Battery operated radio and a NOAA Weather Radio
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• Cell Phone
• First aid kit
• A whistle to signal for help
• Liquid hand sanitizer
• Plain, unscented household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper
• Prescription medications - Take your prescription bottles with you if you must leave your home. In emergencies, any pharmacist can give you a three-day emergency supply of prescribed medications
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Important family documents like insurance policies, identification/bank records and telephone numbers for your doctors and other important contacts
• Cash
• Sleeping bags or blankets for each family member
• Change of clothing including shoes
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Personal hygiene items
• Paper plates, plastic eating utensils
• Paper towels
• Paper and pencils
• Books and games for adults and kids

Resources

• Ready.gov - This site has many good tips and useful information for all family members