Gather the Material you'll need before Disaster Strikes
At a minimum, have the basic supplies listed below. Keep supplies in an easy-to-carry emegency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: nonperishable, easy to prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Flashlight
• Battery powered or handcrank radio (NOAA weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications (7 day supply) and medical items
• Multipurpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medications list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers
• 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. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
• 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

For additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of disasters common to your area, visit the Red Cross Online Store.