• Water (at least one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
• Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable 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
• Duct tape and a multipurpose tool
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Special items for infants, seniors, and people with disabilities
• Copies of important personal documents
• Emergency contact card (be sure to include an out-of-town contact)
• Photos of family members and pets for re-identification Purposes
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
• Cash or traveler's checks and change

If you have pets, include the following:

• Enough drinking water to last your pet(s) for 3 days.
• Non-perishable food (include a can opener if needed)
• A solid carrier and/or leash
• Litter and litter box or puppy pads along with plastic bags
• Medicine and medical records
• A picture of your pet in case you get separated
• Tags and/or microchipping your pet will also make it easier to recover, should he/she get lost