Water is The Most important item!
- Store 1 gallon/person/day.
- Water filters or purification tablets are useful.
- Your hot water heater has useful water, as do toilet tanks.
Food
- Store at least 3 meals/person/day for three days (72 hours).
-  Canned, dry, powdered, or dehydrated foods (do not need refrigeration).
-  High energy foods are peanut butter, jelly, nuts, and energy bars.
-  Camping stoves and portableequipment are very useful but never use indoors.
-  Disposable items save water.
-  Don’t forget your pets.
Toilet & hygiene
-  No flush if no running water! Don’t waste good water on this.
-  Use trash bags or a camping portable toilet.
-  Toilet paper & towels, hand disinfectant, personal hygiene products.
Warm Clothing & Bedding
-  Be prepared for any season.
-  Bedding or sleeping bags keep you warm at night if no gas or electricity.
Medication & First Aid
-  First Aid kit, bandages, book.
-  Any important medications
-  If refrigeration needed, get a battery operated camping cooler for a car.
-  Infant care, pet care, etc.
Tools/Equipment
-  Flashlight, portable radio.
-  Broom, gloves, hammer, etc.
-  Duck tape, rope, plastic sheeting.
Car or Office Kit:
-  Water, energy bars.
-  First aid kit, space blanket, whistle, money.
-  Walking shoes, rain poncho/jacket,  gloves.
-  Flashlight, duck tape, tools, etc.
Documents
-  Keep copies in a place safe from fire and water damage.
-  Family, financial, legal, or key household information—you might be able to store these on a USB key.