Create an Emergency Kit
Create an emergency kit that will keep you and your family safe and comfortable during a major power outage or natural disaster – and have it ready before disaster strikes. The following checklist will get you started. Make sure to include enough supplies to last at least three days for you, your family - and pets too.
Emergency Kit Checklist
- One week's supply of water and non-perishable food
- A manual can opener
- Flashlights with fresh batteries
- Extra batteries
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Extra blanket and sleeping bag
- Extra clothes
- Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to create a shelter if needed
- Wrench to turn off utilities, such as natural gas or water
- Spare fuses
- Multipurpose (A-B-C) fire extinguisher
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for sanitation
- Pet food
Remember: When preparing for a major storm, earthquake or flood, a preparedness kit is most effective when you also have an emergency plan. Get more kit ideas.