Week 1
- Tour your home to gather items you already have — place everything in a waterproof bag or container before packing your kit
- A sturdy, easy-to-carry container to hold items (backpack, duffle bag, or large tote)
- A set of clothes and sturdy shoes for each family member
- Copies of important papers (birth certificates, ID, insurance policies, passports, home lease/deed, etc.)
- A 3-day supply of your medications
- A current list of family phone numbers and e-mails, including someone who can be reached if local lines are down
- A map — mark an evacuation route from your local area
- Extra cash in small bills
- Spare keys for house and car
- Spare glasses or contacts and solution
- Books or toys
Week 2
- 1 gallon water
- 1 jar peanut butter
- 1 box crackers
- 2 boxes energy bars
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 3
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cans meat/fish
- 2 cans fruit/veggies
- Manual can opener
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 4
- 1 gallon water
- 1 bottle juice
- 1 pkg hand sanitizer
- 1 antibacterial soap
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 5
- 1 gallon water
- 1 liquid dish soap
- 2 rolls toilet paper
- 1 box facial tissues
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 6
- 1 gallon water
- First aid kit & guide
- Latex gloves
- Tweezers
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 7
- Thermometer
- Allergy/pain reliever in childproof container
- Sunscreen
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 8
- 1 gallon water
- Feminine supplies
- Comb & brush
- 1 potted meat
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 9
- Towels & washcloths
- Toothbrushes & paste
- Shampoo, bar soap
- Deodorant
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 10
- Umbrella/slicker
- Scarf
- Winter gloves
- 1 bottle juice
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 11
- 1 gallon water
- 1 pkg energy snacks
- Emergency blanket
- Matches
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 12
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Cotton rope
- 1 bottle juice
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 13
- 1 gallon water
- Screwdriver
- Utility knife
- Pliers
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 14
- 2 cans fruit/veggies
- 1 pkg eating utensils
- 1 pkg plastic cups
- Paper towels/napkins
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 15
- Pet food & dishes
- Extra water
- Leash
- Litter pan/litter
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 16
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cans meat/fish
- Cell phone & charger
- Dried fruits and nuts
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 17
- 1 gallon water
- Extra flashlight
- Extra batteries for radio & flashlight
- 1 bottle juice
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 18
- 1 gallon water
- Work gloves
- Dust masks
- Chlorine bleach
- Garbage bags & ties
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 19
- 1 gallon water
- Plastic sheeting
- Plastic bucket & lid
- Disinfectant
- Notepad & pen
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 20
- 2 boxes dry cereal
- Box graham crackers
- Whistle
- Duct tape
- 1 pkg energy snacks
- Weather radio $1.75*
Week 21
- Comfort foods
- Scissors
- Extra blankets
- Small pillows
- Water container
- Weather radio $1.75*
*Save $1.75 a week and use it to purchase your weather radio at the end of 21 weeks.
Customize Your Kit for Your Family
Baby: baby food, formula, bottles, diapers, extra water for formula and washing bottles
Seniors: oxygen, walker, adult diapers, hearing aid with extra batteries and extra medications
Pets: carrier, medicines, inoculation and health records, ID tags, photo of you with your pet(s)
Children: toys, travel games, extra batteries, stuffed animal, cards, crayons, paper, books
Daylight Saving Time: When you change your clocks, check your kit — replace expired food, medicine, and batteries. Check clothing for fit and season. Also change smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries.