Kit essentials:
Adjustable pipe or crescent wrench for turning off water and/or natural gas
Work gloves
and protective goggles
Flashlight with extra batteries
Hand-crank radio
Water
(minimum one gallon per person, per day)
Canned, dried, or other long-lasting food
(minimum 14 servings per person)
Can opener (manual) and other cooking utensils
Grill and fuel for outdoor cooking (charcoal or propane)
Copies of vital documents (birth certificates, insurance policies, wills, bank info, etc.)
Prescriptions plus over-the-counter medications for the whole family as well as pets
Deck of cards, board games, books, etc.
Whistle
to signal for help
Extra socks and rain gear (such as a poncho)
Sleeping bag or blankets and a tent
Heavy-duty plastic bags (for waste and to serve as tarps if necessary) and duct tape
