• Two weeks supply of prescription medications
• Seven day supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods
• Drinking water at 1 gallon per person per day - seven day supply
• Flashlights and replacement batteries (at least 5 sets recommended) for each member of the family
• Portable radio and replacement batteries (7 sets recommended)
• First aid kit
• Mosquito repellent and citronella candles
• ABC type fire extinguisher
• Instant tire sealer
• Whistle and distress flag
• Two coolers - one for food the other to use to get ice
• Plastic tarp and screening
• Water purification kit
• Non-electric can opener
• Cleaning supplies, including mop, bucket, towels and disinfectant
• Camera and film
• Extra batteries
• Bucket with tight fitting lid and kitty litter for use as an emergency toilet
• Plastic trash bags
• Toliet paper, paper towels and moist towelettes or wipes
• Infant necessities

If you evacuate you should also take:

• Pillows, blankets or sleeping bags and air matress
• Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc.
• Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots
• Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Playing cards or other small games, books, toys, etc. for children
• Important papers and irreplaceable keepsakes

Precious commodities before and after a storm:

• Cash (with no power, banks may be closedm and checks and credit cards may not be accepted, and ATMs may be down)
• Charcoal, wodden matches, and grill (do not use a gas grill indoors)
• Ice, ice, and more ice
• A corder phone that does not require electricity