The following items are recommended by the
American Red Cross for an emergency
preparedness kit:
• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day
supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Flashlight
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries