You should have supply for one gallon of water per person, per day. Have enough for a three-day supply for evacuation or a two-week supply for the home. Special considerations may cause a need to increase water supply if there are children, someone is nursing a baby, the weather is hot, there are pets, etc.
You should have a supply of nonperishable food with enough for a three day supply for evacuation or a two week supply for the home. Ensure that the food doesn’t have to be cooked or it has a self-contained heating implement such as in some camping meals or Meals, Ready to Eat (MRE’s).
If the food requires water to prepare, add additional water to your preplanned water supply.
Special considerations must be made for people with specific needs, such as children, the elderly, and those with various dietary restrictions/requirements.
First Aid Kit
Battery-powered and/or hand crank radio (preferably one with the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazard and Public Alert ™ logos)
Flashlight and glow sticks
Whistle (to signal for help)
Dust mask (N95 or surgical mask)
Wrench or pliers (to aid in turning off utilities, if needed)
General toolkit based around specific needs/requirements
Manual can opener
Map(s) of the surrounding area
Cell phone charger
Plastic sheeting (for sealing gaps/vents when sheltering in place during specific emergencies)
Specialty items for children, the elderly, special needs, etc.