What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?

At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:

1. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
3. Flashlight 
4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
5. Extra batteries (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
6. Deluxe family first aid kit
7. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
8. Multi-purpose tool
9. Sanitation and personal hygiene item
   Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
   Cell phone with chargers (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
   Family and emergency contact information
   Extra cash
   Emergency blanket
   Map(s) of the area

 Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
  Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
  Games and activities for children
  Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
  Two-way radios
  Extra set of car keys and house keys
  Manual can opener

Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

• Whistle
  N95 or surgical masks
  Matches
  Rain gear
  Towels
  Work gloves
  Tools/supplies for securing your home
  Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
  Plastic sheeting
  Duct tape
  Scissors
  Household liquid bleach
  Entertainment items
  Blankets or sleeping bags