What supplies do I need?
- Water, at least a 3 day supply; one gallon per person per day
- Food, at least a 3 day supply of non perishable, easy to prepare food
- Flashlight
- Battery powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Medications (7 day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra
batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
- 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
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Sand, rock salt or non clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps
less slippery
- Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm
clothing for all household members
- Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood or
coal burning stoves
