"You should really check sites like www.redcross.org for the usual suggestions. They have lots more detail there. Here is the summary version. Note that most lists say that you need a 3 day supply. We personally feel that you should be prepared for 1 week due to the delay of supplies to damaged areas! Plus, you might want to donate supplies to someone in need - so you will want some extra supplies.

• 1 Gallon of water per person per day.
  
• Non-perishable food
  
• First Aid kit
  
• Basic Over the counter medicines (aspirin, antacid, syrup of ipecac, anti diarreal medicine, laxative, activated charcoal)
  
• Prescription medicine (we recommend at least 1 month's worth)
  
• Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
  
• Emergency preparedness manual*
  
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
  
• Flashlight and extra batteries*
  
• Cash or traveler's checks, change*
  
• Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
  
• Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
  
• Tube tent
  
• Pliers Tape
  
• Compass
  
• Matches in a waterproof container
  
• Aluminum foil
  
• Plastic storage containers
  
• Signal flare
  
• Paper, pencil
  
• Needles, thread
  
• Medicine dropper
  
• Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
  
• Whistle
  
• Plastic sheeting
  
• Map of the area (for locating shelters)
  
• Toilet paper, towelettes*
  
• Soap, liquid detergent*
  
• Feminine supplies*
  
• Personal hygiene items*
  
• Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
  
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
  
• Disinfectant
  
• Household chlorine bleach Sturdy shoes or work boots*
  
• Rain gear*
  
• Blankets or sleeping bags*
  
• Hat and gloves
  
• Thermal underwear
  
• Sunglasses

Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:

• Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
  
• Passports, social security cards, immunization records
  
• Bank account numbers
  
• Credit card account numbers and companies
  
• Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
  
• Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

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