Emergency Kit Items

• Water: One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation
• Food: At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-operated radio, NOAA weather radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant
• Moist towlettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Dust masks or cotton T-shirt, to help filter the air
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Wrench or pliars to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Clothing and bedding: A jacket or coat, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, a hat, gloves, and a sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person