Disaster Kit Information

General Disaster Planning information is available at ready.gov.

Emergency Kit information is available at redcross.org.

Emergency supply kits should include:

Three-day supply of nonperishable food and bottled water
Can opener
Battery-powered weather radio
Flashlight with extra batteries
First aid kit
Prescription medications and glasses
formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Copies of important documents, including driver’s license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc. You can use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) – PDF, 277Kb) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information.
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Additional items to consider adding:

Cash or traveler’s checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book
Sleeping bags or warm blankets
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Paper cups, plates, towels and plastic utensils
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children