Water

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.

Food

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

Sanitation supplies

Garbage bags

Moist towelettes

Plastic ties

Cleaning supplies

Disinfectant

Tools

Wrench or pliers (to aid in turning off utilities, if needed)

Multi-tool

General toolkit based around specific needs/requirements

Manual can opener

Specialty items for children, the elderly, special needs, etc.

Provide an emergency contact list that includes your personal information and contact information of the neighbor(s) and your veterinarian

Two-week supply of food (dry and/or canned)

Manual can opener

Spill-proof food and water dishes

Two-week supply of water in large plastic jugs with secure lids

Feeding instructions for each animal. Include foods to avoid in the event of individual animal allergies.

Provide copies of veterinary records and proof of ownership (registration papers, rabies tag, certificates, digital or color photographs, etc.)

Pet First Aid Kit

Pet medications. List each animal separately and include the name of the drug, dosage ad frequency of administration. For drugs requiring special handling (i.e. refrigeration), indicate where the drug is located so the rescuer may easily access the medication

Cage/carrier for each animal. Each should be labeled with the pets’ information as well as your contact information. Carriers should be large enough for the pet to stand and turn around in.

Familiar items to make the pets feel more comfortable

Newspaper for bedding

Paper towels

Heavy-duty trash bags

Cleaning and disinfectant materials to properly handle pet waste

Leash and collar or harness for each animal

Litter, litter pan, litter scoop

Muzzles (canine and feline)

Stakes or tie-outs

Drinking water

Cat litter or sand (for better tire traction)

Build A Kit | Ready.gov

Emergency Checklist Overview (ct.gov)

What Do You Need In a Survival Kit | American Red Cross