Emergency Essentials Kit
Food
• 3-day supply of nonperishable food that needs no cooking
• Hand-operated can opener
• Plastic plates, cups, utensils
Water
• 2 gallons per person a day to last 3 days for drinking & sanitation
First Aid
• Red Cross approved first aid kit
• Backup prescriptions for essential medications
Personal Hygiene
• Hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes
• Toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags
• Dental care and vision products
• Travel-size soaps and other beauty supplies
• Change of clothes, pair of shoes and blanket per person
Clean Air Items
• Nose and mouth protection masks (N-95 rating)
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct tape
Baby Items
• Formula, bottles, powdered milk
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Diaper rash ointment
Lighting
• Flashlights for each family member with extra batteries
• Fluorescent lanterns for each common area
• Waterproof matches or a utility lighter
Communication
• Portable, battery-powered radio
• Land-line phone with long cord
• Extra batteries for flashlights, lanterns, radio
• Extra cell phone battery or car charger
• Whistle
Family Safety Items
• Smoke detector with battery for each floor
• Carbon monoxide detector with battery backup
• Fire extinguisher
• Non-scented bleach for sanitization
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant
• Shovel and basic tools
Transportation Items
• State and regional road maps
• Basic repair items (tools, tire patch kit, engine oil)
• Games, books, puzzles
Pet Needs
• 3-day supply of non-perishable pet food and water
• Cage or pet carrier and leash
• Pet medications and pet first-aid kit
• Current photo in case you are separated
• Cat litter and box
• Pet bed and toys
Print a copy of this emergency essentials list and take it with you to the store.
Emergency Essentials Kit
What is “sanitary water?” While drinking water is for drinking, sanitary water is for bathing, washing and flushing the toilet if the
water system fails.
What first-aid kit should I buy? Many ready-made first-aid kits don’t have everything you need for an emergency. Don’t take it fo