Emergency Supply Kit

When creating your Emergency Supply Kit, you want to think of your household's needs. Each person and family is different. This means not every kit will contain exactly the same items. Review the list below and make a list of supplies for your Emergency Supply Kit.

Personal Items
  • Sleeping Bags / Pillows / Blankets
  • Folding Chairs
  • Clothing (Hot and Cold Weather)
  • Sturdy Close Toed Shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Personal Hygiene Supplies
  • Medications (Prescription and Over-the-Counter)
  • Medical Devices (glasses, hearing aides, glucose monitors, etc.)
  • Entertainment (cards, board games, books, etc.)
  • Baby / Infant Care Needs
  • Comfort Items
Food Items
  • Water (one gallon per person per day for 7 days)
  • Shelf Stable Food
  • Manual Can Opener
  • Instant Tea, Coffee, or Powdered (Dry) Milk
  • Disposable Plates and Cutlery
  • Coolers
  • Plastic Wrap / Zip Lock Bags / Garbage bags
  • Camp Style Cooking Equipment (Outdoor Use Only)
  • Lighter / Water Proof Matches

Other Important Items
  • Important Documents
  • Cash
  • Maps
  • Spare Keys
  • Weather Radio
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Basic Tool Kit and Work Gloves
  • Plastic Tarps
  • Unscented Bleach
  • Assorted Cleaners and Cleaning Supplies
  • Bucket (with tight fitting lid)
  • Toilet Paper / Wet Wipes and Waterless Hand Sanitizer

Pet Supplies
  • Water
  • Cage or Carrier (for each pet)
  • Food / Treats
  • Toys and comfort Items
  • Cleanup Supplies
  • Identification / Immunization Records / Photographs