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Assembling Your Disaster Kit

Sep 5, 2011; 11:15 AM ET

What To Plan For
Keep enough supplies at home for at least three days. Have a three-day supply of food and water on hand - plan for one gallon of water per person per day and food that won't spoil. Don't forget a can opener (not an electric one) and emergency tools including a fire extinguisher, battery powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of batteries.

Disaster Supply Checklist
Be sure to gather the following items to ensure your family's basic comfort and well-being in case of evacuation;

• Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods.
• Water - at least one gallon per person for three to seven days.
• Food - at least enough for three to seven days, including: Non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices, food for infants or the elderly, snack food, non-electric can opener, vitamins, paper plates, plastic utensils.
• Radio - battery powered and NOAA weather radio.
• Blankets, pillows etc.
• Clothing - seasonal, rain gear/ sturdy shoes.
• First Aid Kit - medicines, prescription drugs.
• Special items - for babies and the elderly.
• Toiletries - hygene items, moisture wipes.
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Keys.
• Toys, books, games.
• Store important documents in a waterproof container: insurance papers, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security cards.
• Tools.
• Vehicle with full tank of gas.
• Pet care items: Proper identification, immunization records, ample food and water, medicine, a carrier or cage, leash.

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