Emergency Bag Checklist

Items to Include

Start building your kit by using the items you already have. Once you have checked off what you have, then gather the remaining items from stores or local entities.

Food & Water

• 3-day supply of non-perishable food for each person
• 1 Gallon of water per day per person
• Manual can opener
• Baby items: baby food, formula, bottles
• Water filter

Communication & Lighting

• Battery powered OR hand crank radio
• Extra batteries
• Flashlights Matches and lighter
• Whistles
• Portable charger

Entertainment

• Books
• Games/Toys
• Paper and pen or pencil

Document Bag

• Bag should be water resistant
• Store important documents such as: wills, birth records, social security cards, passports, etc.
• Medical records
• Vehicle titles, insurances, leases
• Backup computer files on USB
• Cash

First Aid, Medication, & Hygiene

• First Aid kit:
  • Bandages
  • Gloves
  • Gauze pads
  • Triangular bandages
  • Ointment and rash creams
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers, etc.
  • Feminine products
• Prescriptions and additional medications
• Hand sanitizer, wipes, bleach (to purify water, mix 1/8 teaspoon per gallon. Stir and let stand for 30 mins)
• Face masks to filter air (N-95 rating)
• Dental care, hearing aids and vision products
• Soaps, personal supplies, diapers, wipes

Evacuation

• Road Maps on paper and/or download offline maps on your phone/tablet
• Car repair tools
• Food and water
• Reusable cups, plates and utensils
• Tent, blanket, pillows or sleeping bag
• Clothes and sturdy shoes

People with Disabilities & Functional Needs

• Wheelchairs, walkers and canes
• Cooler with cold packs for medication
• Copies of prescriptions and medical alert tags
• Food for special diets
• Medical supplies (oxygen, glucose monitoring strips, syringes, etc.)

Pet Supplies

• 3-day supply of food, water and bowls
• Medications and pet first aid
• Vaccination record
• Crate or carrier (may be required in shelters)
• Leash and toys
• Photo in case pet is lost
• Pet waste bags