Supply Lists for Every Family & Household

The Basics:

5-day water supply (at least 1 gallon per person/per day)
5-day supply of non-perishable foods (dried fruit, canned fish, peanut butter, protein bars, etc.)
Manual can opener ; “Mess kits”… (and/or paper plates, cups, utensils)
Paper towels, wet wipes
At least a 2-week supply of prescription meds (plus lists of medicine names, doses, pharmacy & doctor – names & numbers)
First aid kit; Non-prescription meds (pain relievers, anti-diarrhea, antacids, etc.)
Flashlights, lanterns, & cooling/heating “gadgets” (crank- or solar-powered, and/or with extra batteries)
Battery-powered, solar, or hand-crank radio
SOS light and/or whistle to signal for help
Local maps; Written family & emergency contact info
Cell phone with charger and extra battery (plus power bank, solar and/or car chargers)
Extra set of house keys, car keys, etc.
Change of clothes and sturdy shoes (for each household member)
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer
Toiletries, small/medium towel and/or washcloth (plus carrying case/bags – for keeps and for waste)
Copies of important documents (medical records, ID cards, insurance policies, utility & bank statements)
Duct tape, fix-a-flat, zip ties, multi-tool, toolkit, headlamp, batter-powered work lights, etc.
Cleaning supplies (plastic bags, disinfectant, masks, gloves, etc.)
CASH (Think: Power Outage)

For Households With Children:

Books, games, puzzles, & other fun things to do (Think: Power Outage…)
Favorite stuffed animal or blanket
Activity and/or coloring books (pencils/markers/crayons)
Identification for each child to carry with them (…in case you are separated from each other)
Kid-friendly, nonperishable snacks
Wet wipes, cleaning supplies
Sunscreen, bug spray
“Weather Gear” (poncho, rain boots, snow boots, warm jacket, cool rags, etc.)
A “Kid-Kit” (backpack w/supplies for each child)

For Households with Babies, Toddlers:

Well-stocked diaper bag (packs of diapers, packs of baby wipes, diaper cream, baby powder, baby wash & lotion, sealable plastic bags for dirty diapers)
Bottles / Sippy cups / Disposable cups
Ready-to-feed infant formula in single serving cans or bottles (for formula-fed infants)
Pacifiers; Teething tablets or gel
Infant pain reliever with Acetaminophen
Bulb syringe
Burp rags or smaller blanket
1-2 boxes of nursing pads (note: reusable pads will require laundry)
Toddler snacks
Extra clothes; Sturdy shoes (toddlers)
Extra (emergency) blanket(s)
Receiving blanket(s)
Thermos (to keep formula cool / warm longer)
Small camping stove for boiling / sanitizing water

For Households with Special Healthcare Needs:

A current copy of Care Plan(s)
Current medical information and records, with doctor & pharmacy contacts (Suggestion: Carry both an electronic copy – on CD, flash drive, or phone app, and a paper copy in waterproof bag)
Special dietary foods and supplements (5-day supply)
Two-week supply of all prescription meds (consult doctor on recommended amounts to keep in kit)
Two-week supply of medical care items, such as needles, nasal cannulas, bandages, etc.
Cooler and chemical ice packs for keeping medicines cold (*Ask your doctor or pharmacist how long each medicine can last & about storage needs)
Medical alert bracelet(s) or necklace(s)
Copy of all prescription info, and phone numbers for out-of-town pharmacies (*Talk with your doctor about how to get emergency meds/supplies – at clinics or hospitals, and how to plan for possible stoppages due to disaster)
Identification for each family member to carry (in case of separation)
Comfort items (such as toys that calm or entertain, or a photo album to flip through, familiar clothing or blanket, etc.)
Necessary/Extra chargers & adapters (for example, AC adaptor for car to charge small equipment such as nebulizer); Non-electrical alternatives where possible (such as manual wheelchair); Back-up power and Battery-powered versions of equipment (Extra batteries for medical equipment, hearing aids and other devices; Power banks, jump kit w/USB port, solar and/or hand crank chargers; If possible, generator that is sized to suit your needs – Safely)

For Households with Pets:

Veterinary records (vaccinations, medical summary, prescriptions for medications)
2-weeks’ worth of any needed medications or related care supplies (with “how to” instructions for other caregivers, veterinarians)
Feeding instructions for each pet
1-month supply of flea, tick, & heartworm prevention
Registration information (ex: proof of ownership or adoption records – if possible, with physical description of pet, such as breed, weight, etc.)
Recent photographs of each of your pets
List of urgent care pet hospitals and veterinarians in areas you may be traveling to
Microchip info, if applicable (ex: microchip number, name & number of microchip company)
Your contact info (phone numbers, addresses for family & friends you may stay with)
Waterproof carrier/container for documents
2-week supply of food for each pet (stored in waterproof containers)
2-week supply of water for each animal (daily intake Xs14)
(non-spill) Food and water dishes; Manual can opener
Leash, harness, collar with ID, pet carriers, etc.
Toys, bedding, blankets, towels
Pet first aid book and first aid kit
Cleaning supplies (paper towels, plastic bags, disinfectant)