• sterno
• portable camp stove or grill
• stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
• aluminum foil
• oven mitts

Non-Perishable Foods*

• canned meats, fruits, vegetables
• bread in moisture-proof packaging
• cookies, candy, dried fruit
• canned soups & milk
• powdered or single serve drinks
• cereal bars
• condiments
• peanut butter & jelly
• instant coffee & tea
  

Equipment & Other Items

• manual can opener*
• disposable plates, cups & eating utensils
• napkins & paper towels
• flashlight* (one per person)
• portable battery powered lanterns
• glass enclosed candles (only for use after the storm)
• battery powered radio or TV
• battery operated alarm clock
• extra batteries, including hearing aids
• ice chest & ice
• first aid kit, including aspirin, antibiotic cream & antacids
• mosquito repellent
• sun screen (SPF 45 recommended)
• waterproof matches/butane lighter
• money*
• bleach or water purification tablets
• maps of the area with landmarks
  

Babies

• disposable diapers & moist towelettes*
• formula, food & medication*
  

Documents

• photo copies of prescriptions*
• photo identification*
• proof of residence (utility bills)*
• medical history*
• waterproof container for document storage
• back up discs of your home computer files
• camera & film
  

Other Necessities

• tools: hammer, wrenches, screw drivers, nails, saw
• trash bags (lots of them)
• cleaning supplies
• plastic drop cloth
• mosquito netting
• ABC rated fire extinguisher
• duct tape or strong masking tape for emergency repairs (not to tape windows)
• outdoor extension cords
• spray paint
• rope
  

Personal Supplies

• prescriptions* (1 month supply)
• toilet paper
• soap, shampoo & detergent
• toiletries & feminine hygiene products*
• changes of clothing*
• extra glasses or contacts
• bedding: pillows, sleeping bag*
• rain ponchos & work gloves
• entertainment: books, magazines, card games, etc.*
  

Pets

• dry & canned food
• water (half gallon per day)
• litter box supplies
  

Water*

One gallon of water per person per day (half for drinking, half for bathing etc.) Store water in clean, plastic containers such as soft drink bottles or milk jugs.

Have TWO WEEKS supply of each item for each person in your home.

* = If you are planning to go to an evacuation shelter, be sure to bring these items

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