Emergency Kit Checklist

Everyone should have an emergency kit ready for use at home, for ‘just in case’ scenarios. At a minimum, you should have the following basic supplies which are listed here in this emergency kit checklist.

Emergency Kit Checklist – The Essentials

• Water, one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Food, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Working flashlight.
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible).
• Extra batteries.
• First aid kit.
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items.
• Multi-purpose tool.
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
• Copies of personal documents:
  • Medication list and pertinent medical information.
  • Proof of address.
  • Deed/lease to home.
  • Passports.
  • Birth certificates.
  • Insurance policies.
• Cell phone with chargers.
• Family and emergency contact information.
• Extra cash.
• Emergency blanket.
• Map(s) of the local area.
• Manual can opener for food.

Family Members Emergency Kit Checklist Needs

• Medical supplies:
  • Hearing aids with extra batteries.
  • Glasses.
  • Contact lenses.
  • Syringes.
• Baby supplies:
  • Bottles.
  • Formula.
  • Baby food.
  • Diapers.
• Games and activities for children.
• Pet supplies:
  • Collar.
  • Leash.
  • ID.
  • Food.
  • Carrier.
  • Bowl.
• Two-way radios.
• Extra set of car keys and house keys.

Additional Supplies for the Emergency Kit

• Whistle to signal for help.
• N95 or surgical masks.
• Matches.
• Rain gear.
• Towels.
• Work gloves.
• Tools for securing your home, such as a wrench or a pair of pliers.
• Extra clothing:
  • Hat.
  • Sturdy shoes.
• Plastic sheeting.
• Duct tape.
• Scissors.
• Household liquid bleach.
• Entertainment items.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.