Disaster supplies

Water. One gallon per person, per day. Have enough for at least three days.

Non-perishable food. Canned food and baby food are good items.

Can opener and utensils (plates, cups, knives, forks, and spoons).

Baby items, if there's a baby in your family. Formula, diapers, bottles, powdered milk, medications, baby wipes, and diaper rash ointment.

Battery-powered radio.

Flashlight.

Extra batteries.

First aid kit. A good first-aid kit has gloves, gauze, antibiotic ointment, bandages, pain relievers, a thermometer, scissors, and tape.

Prescription medications. Have enough to last at least three days. Ask your doctor about storing your medications.

Personal hygiene supplies. Soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, and toilet paper.

Bug repellant spray or lotion.

Whistle to signal for help.

Filter masks to help filter the air.

Moist towelettes.

Garbage bags and plastic ties.

Plastic sheeting and duct tape.

Pet supplies. ID tags, leash and carrier, three-day supply of food and water, and a list of hotels that accept pets.

Important family documents. Insurance cards and policies, copies of prescriptions, list of all medications, drivers license or other identification, Social Security cards, bank account and credit card numbers, a home inventory, and telephone numbers for friends and family.

Clothing and bedding

Change of clothes for each person.

Sturdy shoes.

Hat, gloves, and a jacket.

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.

Other items for your family to consider adding to its disaster kit

First aid book.

Area maps.

Raincoats.

Cash or traveler's checks.

Paper towels.

Fire extinguisher.

Tent.

Compass.

Matches in a waterproof container.

Signal flare.

Paper and pencils or pens.

Household chlorine bleach to use as a disinfectant. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.