Disaster Strikes!
After a major disaster, you may be on your own for this long
2 weeks!
Experts recommend storing this amount of water per person per day
1 gallon
This common light source should be stocked along with extra batteries
Flashlight or headlamp
Your goldfish isn’t texting you, but these family members still need a plan
Your pet
This should be included to treat minor injuries
First aid kit
When the earth starts dancing and your fridge tries to walk, it's this kind of disaster
Earthquake
This item doesn't expire, doesn't need charging, and might save your behind — literally
Toilet paper
You should never use this cooking appliance to heat your home
Oven or grill
True or False: Emergency kits should include items specifically for pets
True
You won’t find them in a first aid kit, but these help you see your way through an emergency
Glasses or contact lenses
This weather-related disaster is known for cutting off access and creating severe travel hazards
Winter storm
This important kitchen item allows you to open canned food without electricity
Manual can opener
This safety item should be included in your kit to handle small home fires
Fire extinguisher
Like humans, pets need this basic emergency supply to survive
Food and water
These two medical-related items should be stored in kits
Medications and medical equipment
This type of event can interrupt transportation, power, and food supplies, and may include earthquakes, floods, or wildfires
A disaster
These types of food are best for emergency situations—they require little water and are easy to prepare
Shelf-stable or canned foods
This portable item can help you keep food cold during a power outage
Generator
You’ll want to pack these fun items that don’t require electricity
Books, board games, or cards
When your health depends on a machine, this silent sidekick keeps things running
A backup power source
This common alert system might interrupt your favorite show to tell you something way more important
The Emergency Alert System (EAS
These two important financial and identification items should be included in your kit
Cash and important documents
If it’s too dangerous inside after a quake, this is where you should be
Outside or a safe evacuation area
This kind of kit should be prepared for each pet just like each person
A personal emergency kit
This piece of technology gives critical weather alerts
NOAA weather radio