30 gallons of water per person, two gallons per person per day for one week.

30 gallons of water per person, two gallons per person per day for one week.

Canned goods including ready-to-eat soups, meats, vegetables and fruit, meals ready to eat, and/or long shelf-life, freeze-dried or dehydrated foods. Plan for a minimum of three cans per person per day for a week, about two mixed cases per person.

A battery-powered or hand-crank radio

Extra batteries

First-aid kit

Medications — a seven- day supply — and medical items

A multipurpose tool

Sanitation and personal hygiene items

Copies of personal documents

Cellphone with charger

Family and emergency contact information

Extra cash

Emergency blanket

Extra set of car keys and house keys

Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes, rain gear

A camera for photos of damage

Sources: American Red Cross and Epicenter Supplies LLC