- Water—one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food—at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Radio—Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First-aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask—to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Personal sanitation—Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
- Cash—in case ATMs are unavailable or something prevents the use of credit/debit cards
Don't forget to include critical items for:
- Functional needs family members—Medications, special foods, medical equipment
- Infants—formula, diapers, bottles
- Pets—food, leash, medications