Things to include in your home emergency kit:

• Three-day supply of food, including pet food, that does not need to be refrigerated.
  
  
• Three-day supply of water—one gallon of water per person, per day.
  
  
• Battery-powered radio or TV and extra batteries.
  
  
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
  
  
• First aid kit and manual.
  
  
• Hand sanitizer or wipes and other hygiene items.
  
  
• Matches and waterproof container.
  
  
• Whistle.
  
  
• Extra clothing.
  
  
• Kitchen items and cooking utensils, including a non-electric can opener and trash bags.
  
  
• Copies of credit and identification cards, and medical and veterinary records.
  
  
• Cash.
  
  
• Special needs items for family members and pets, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, hearing aid batteries and means to transport pets.
  
  
• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers and bottles.
  
  
• Maps and emergency contact numbers, including doctors and veterinarians.
  
  
• Other special items that your family or pets might need.