Assemble your own home emergency kit with this checklist. Prepare NOW by gathering these common household items and storing them in a duffel bag, plastic container, backpack or box.

Check Red Circle when complete!

O Portable radio and extra batteries.

O Flashlight and extra batteries.

O Matches and candles.

O List of important phone numbers, local and out of town.

O Prepaid phone cards.

O First Aid Kit with manual.

O Essential medicines and eyeglasses.

O Copies of prescriptions and identification.

O Non-perishable foods.

O Utensils - can opener, knife, eating utensils.

O Personal toiletries.

O Baby food & supplies.

O Recent family photos for identification.

O Credit card, and cash, bills and coins.

O Basic tool kit, tape, gloves.

O Drinking water, 3 gallons per person.

O Chlorine Bleach/Water purification tablets.

O Pen, pencil, paper.

O Toys, playing cards, games, books.

O Extra clothes, shoes, blankets.

O Plastic bag & ties.

O Plastic bucket with lid.

O Toilet Paper.

O Paper towels, plates, cups.

O Pet food and supplies.

O Extra car keys.

* Date and replace food, water, and batteries every 6 months.

* Check and update supplies annually.