What to have in your emergency supply kit

Emergency 
Supply List
www.ready.gov 
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Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food, water and supplies for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, 
identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container
Cash and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information
from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding 
if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long
pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a
cold-weather climate.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitizer
Mess kits, Paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Recommended Items to Include in 
a Basic Emergency Supply Kit: 
Water and non-perishable food for several days
Extra cell phone battery or charger 
Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive 
NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
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 
Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities 
Can opener (if kit contains canned food) 
Local maps 
FEMA's Ready Campaign
educates and empowers Americans to take 
some simple steps to prepare for and 
respond to potential emergencies, including 
those from natural hazards and man-made 
disasters. Ready asks individuals to do three 
key things: get an emergency supply kit, 
make a family emergency plan, and be 
informed about the different types of 
emergencies that could occur and 
appropriate responses. Everyone should 
have some basic supplies on hand in order 
to survive several days if an emergency 
occurs. This list of emergency supply kit 
items is only a starting point. It is important 
that individuals review this list and consider 
the unique needs of their family, including 
pets, for items to include. Individuals should 
also consider having at least two emergency 
supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller 
portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or 
other places they spend time. 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Washington, DC 20472