Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water https://www.ready.gov/water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food https://www.ready.gov/food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

Flashlight

First aid kit

Extra batteries

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place https://www.ready.gov/shelter.

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities https://www.ready.gov/safety-skills

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Ready Campaign site https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

Download the Recommended Supplies List https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/90354 (PDF)