Emergency kit checklist 1. Water for seven to 10 days (1 gallon per person, per day) 2. Food for seven to 10 days (non-perishable) 3. Cash (ATMs may not be working; small bills are best) 4. Flashlights 5. Radio (battery-powered or hand-crank) 6. Extra batteries 7. First aid kit 8. Whistle to signal for help 9. Sturdy shoes, gloves 10. Shelter items (tent, tarp, rope) 11. Dust mask to help filter contaminated air (cotton t-shirts can work) 12. Wrench to turn off utilities, such as natural gas or water 13. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for sanitation 14. Manual can opener 15. Multipurpose (A-B-C) fire extinguisher 16. Unique family needs (supplies for infants, pets; prescription and over-the-counter medications; emergency phone numbers, important documents)
