​Prepare an Emergency Kit 

During a disaster, it is important for residents be ready to take care of themselves & their families until help can arrive.  
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As a general rule, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least three days. Assembling supplies in an emergency preparedness kit will help! Consider keeping a kit at home, at work, and even in your vehicle, so that you are prepared wherever you are. 

What Do You Need in an Emergency Preparedness Kit? 

• Non-perishable food items 
  
• Water– at least one gallon per person per day 
  
• Manual can opener 
  
• First aid supplies 
  
• Copies of important documents (birth certificates, licenses and insurance policies.)  Be sure to also include recent photos of family members, pets and household items of value.  Consider keeping a copy of these documents on a password-protected USB drive. 
  
• Any special items for family members, such as infant formula, eyeglasses and medications 
  
• Change of clothing 
  
• Sleeping bag or blanket 
  
• Battery powered radio 
  
• Flashlight and extra batteries 
  
• Whistle 
  
• Waterproof matches 
  
• Comfort items (toys, books, puzzles, and games) 
  
• Extra house keys and car keys 
  
• List of contact names and phone numbers 
  
• Food, water and supplies for pets 
  

Additional Items to Consider 

Hygiene and Sanitation Items ​

• Bar soap and shampoo 
• Baby wipes 
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes 
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Infant supplies 
• Toilet paper 
• Cleaning supplies 
• Household bleach with no additives, and an eyedropper for purifying drinking water 
• Large trash bags 

Tools 

• Crescent wrench for turning off gas/utilities 
• Screwdriver, pliers and hammer 
• Plastic tape and sheeting 
• Knife or razor blades ​