Recommended Items To Include In A Basic Emergency Supply Kit: Cell phones and chargers Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Flashlight and extra batteries First aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, toilet paper, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) Local maps Swiss Army Knife, mirror, and compass Painter's tarps Additional Items To Consider Adding To An Emergency Supply Kit: Medications and glasses Pet food Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container Cash or traveler's checks and change Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or survival guide Sleeping bag & warm blanket for each person. Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. Water purification tablets. Cooking tin. Duct tape and wire. Matches in a waterproof container Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels Paper and pencil Books, games, puzzles or other activities Standard First Aid Kit: First Aid Manual Aspirin or Pain Relievers Laxatives Rubbing Alcohol Diarrhea Medicine Petroleum Jelly Soap Salt Gauze Band-aid Triangular Bandage (36"x36"x52") Elastic Bandage Cotton Balls Cotton Swabs Safety Pins Scissors Thermometer Sanitary Napkins (Pressure Dressing) Disposable Diapers (Dressing/ Splint/Padding) Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape Matches Needles Tweezers Small Splints, Popsicle Sticks Heavy String Syrup of Ipecac Individual Medical Needs Baking Soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)