• Water – 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days for drinking and sanitzing purposes.
• Food – at least a three-day supply of nonperishable foods. Items like – canned tuna and beans (don’t forget a can opener)
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
• Flashlight.
• First aid kit Items like – bandages, gauze, antiobiotic ointment etc
• Extra batteries.
• Whistle to signal for help.
• Baby wipes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities such as natural gas.
• Local maps.
• Cell phone with chargers (possibly invest in a solar charger or power bank).
• Cash.
• Prescription medications.