Build a Kit

Make your own Ready kit with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets, seniors or family members with special needs. Add those items to your kit and start packing it today.

Recommended Items

Water . One gallon per person per day, for at least 3 days, for drinking and hygiene

. One gallon per person per day, for at least 3 days, for drinking and hygiene Food. At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food

At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food Can opener . For food, if kit contains canned food

. For food, if kit contains canned food Radio . Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both

. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both Emergency charger for mobile devices

for mobile devices Flashlight and extra batteries

and First aid kit

Whistle . To signal for help

. To signal for help Face mask . To help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place

. To help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place Disinfectant wipes

Hand sanitizer

Moist towelettes , garbage bags and plastic ties. For personal hygiene

, and plastic ties. For personal hygiene Wrench or pliers . To turn off utilities

or . To turn off utilities Local maps

Additional Items

Prescription medications and glasses

Infant formula and diapers

Pet food, extra water, pet supplies, toys and vaccination forms

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container Cash or traveler’s checks and change

Emergency reference material such as a first aid book

such as a first aid book Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider adding bedding in cold weather.

for each person. Consider adding bedding in cold weather. Complete change of clothing . Include a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider adding clothing in cold weather.

. Include a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider adding clothing in cold weather. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper

Fire extinguisher

Matches in a waterproof container

in a waterproof container Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Mess kits, paper cups, plates, plastic utensils and paper towels

Paper and pencil

Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

For a list of community preparedness resources, view our Online Toolkit. And, is your business ready? Download Adobe Reader to view the PDF file. View the American Sign Language video on general emergency preparedness at Accessible Emergency Info’s YouTube channel. In addition to creating a Ready kit, it is important to stay informed.

Learn more about potential threats and disasters.