Our suggestions are just a starting point. The contents of this shopping list should be personalized for you and your family. Think about your needs and whether you will remain at home or evacuate, add items to this list, as required. We hope you will take these recommendations seriously and complete your preparation as soon as possible. Remember that preplanning will help you avoid the last minute rush and long lines.

• Baby Food & Formula (If Needed)
• Cookies, Cracker, Snacks
• Canned Meats & Fish
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Canned Soups
• Canned, Powdered Or Shelf Pack Milk
• Dried Fruit
• Cereal
• Bottled Water (5 Gals. per Person Minimum)
• Disposable Plates, Cups & Utensils
• Toiletries
• Bleach (Pure, Unscented)
• Pet Food (If Needed)
• Soap, Detergent & Waterless
• Hand Sanitizer
• Cleaning Supplies & Disinfectant
  
• Disposable Diapers (If Needed)
  
• Matches
  
• Disposable Wash Cloths & Wet Wipes
  
• Non-Electric Can Opener
  
• Candles
  

• Prescription Medicine (2 Week’s Supply Minimum)
• Battery Powered Radio
• Books, Magazines, Cards & Games (For Entertainment)
• Mosquito Repellant
• Camera & Film
• First Aid Supplies & Manual
• Water Purification Tablets
  

• Fuel Can
  
• Portable Cooler or Ice Chest
  
• Emergency/Camping Cooking Equipment & Fuel Such as Sterno, Charcoal & Lighter Fluid
  
• Tools Including Hammer & Nails
  
• Sleeping Bags & Blankets
  
• Rope
  
• Plywood Boards, Anchors & Nails to Board up Windows
  
• Tarp (Canvas Or Plastic)
  
• Water Containers
  
• Flashlights & Battery Powered Portable Lanterns
  
• Masking Tape
  
• Plastic Drop Cloth
  
• Fuel for Generators & Vehicles
  
• Heavy Duty Trash Bags
  
• Extra Batteries (Different Sizes)

• Extra set of keys
  
• Credit cards, ATM cards & Cash
  
• Insurance policies
  
• Emergency contact and next of kin information
  
• Inventory and pictures of property
  
• Medical & health records

• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
  
• Flash light and extra batteries
  
• Portable communication devices (e.g. Cell Phones)
  
• Blankets
  
• Booster cables
  
• Fire extinguisher
  
• First aid kit & manual
  
• Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter
  
• Maps
  
• Tire repair kit and pump
  
• Emergency flares
  
• Auto club membership card, if applicable
  

• Supply of water (one gallon per person per day).
  
• Supply of non-perishable packaged or canned foods and a non-electric can opener
  
• Change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes
  
• Blankets or sleeping bags
  
• Folding chairs, cots and pillows
  
• First aid kit and prescription medication
  
• Books puzzles and other quiet games
  
• Battery powered radio, flashlights and plenty of extra batteries
  
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members