Emergency supply kit checklist

Ready.gov's basic disaster kit. Tick what you have; download the list to keep.

Packing a bag to grab when you have to leave? See the go bag checklist: one bag per person, item by item.

• Water: one gallon per person per day, for several days
• Food: at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
• Prescription medicines and glasses
• Copies of important documents in a waterproof container
• Cash
• Pet food and water
• Supplies for babies and anyone with extra needs