Recommended Emergency Items

Basic Emergency Kit

Recommended items to have in your Basic Emergency Supply Kit should include the following:

• Water
• Food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Moist towelettes
• Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food
• Local map

Additional Items

Additional Items should include:

• Prescription medication and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for pets
• Important family documents such as insurance policies
• Identification and bank account records in a waterproof portable container
• Cash or travelers checks and change
• Sleeping bag or warm blankets
• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt
• Long pants socks and sturdy shoes
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies
• Paper products
• Paper and pencil
• Books
• Games
• Puzzles or other activities for children 

Candles and gas lanterns are not a safe source of light during a power outage.