Family Disaster Supplies List

Non-Food Items

• Battery-powered radio, flashlights
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit (include acetaminophen or other nonsteroidal antiinflamatory drug NSAID, antibiotic cream and antacids) and manual.
• Prescription medications (month’s supply recommended)
• Photocopies of prescriptions (pharmacy records may not be available right away)
• Credit card and cash
• Personal identification
• Spare set of car keys
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Signal flare
• Whistle
• Map of the area
• List of important phone numbers
• Special items for babies/young children/elderly.
• 3 gallons of water per person
• Bar soap/toiletries
• Paper and pencils
• Masking or duct tape
• Plain chlorine bleach (may be needed to sanitize drinking water)
• Plastic bucket with a tight lid.
• Plastic garbage bags
• Non-electric can opener and utility knife (like a Swiss Army knife)
• Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• A change of clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes for each family member. (In warm weather climates, you may also want to include sunscreen and insect repellant)

Food Items

• Peanut butter and jelly
• Ready-to-eat canned soup, canned meat, milk, fish, fruit and vegetables (10 cans per person is recommended)
• Bread/crackers stored in waterproof bag or container
• Powdered or singleserve drinks
• Cereal/granola bars
• Packaged condiments

For Pets

• A two-week supply of dry and canned food.
• Water (1/2 gallon per day)
• Litter box supplies
• Traveling cage

If there is an emergency and you need to evacuate immediately, make sure to take these items:

• Personal identification
• Special items for babies/young children/elderly
• 3 gallons of water per person
• Bar soap/toiletries
• Non-electric can opener and utility knife (like a Swiss Army knife)
• Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• A change of clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes for each family member
• Canned meat, milk, fish, fruit and vegetables (10 cans per person)