Red Cross Emergency Planning
What Do You Need In An Emergency Kit?
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:
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Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
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Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
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Games and activities for children
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Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
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Two-way radios
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Extra set of car keys and house keys
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Manual can opener
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
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Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
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Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
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Flashlight
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Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
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Extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
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Multi-purpose tool
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Sanitation and personal hygiene items
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Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
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Cell phone with chargers
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Family and emergency contact information
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Extra cash
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Emergency blanket
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Map(s) of the area
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Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:
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Whistle
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N95 or surgical masks
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Matches
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Rain gear
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Towels
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Work gloves
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Tools/supplies for securing your home
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Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
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Plastic sheeting
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Duct tape
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Scissors
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Household liquid bleach
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Entertainment items
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Blankets or sleeping bags