SUGGESTED EMERGENCY KIT CHECKLIST – Cape Cod Primary Care

Provided by: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

At a minimum your kit should include:

Bottled water (one gallon per person/per day for at least three days)
Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods that do not need cooking (ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables, or juices, protein or granola bars, cereal, peanut butter, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, baby food, comfort foods)
Manual can opener
Radio (battery-powered or hand crank), NOAA Weather Radio, and extra batteries
Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries
Cellphone and charger (also an auto, solar, or crank charger in case power is out)
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities and other basic tools
Prescription medications (two-week supply)
Garbage bags, soap, sanitizer, and other personal hygiene items
Extra eyeglasses, contact lenses, and dentures
Extra batteries for hearing aids, wheelchairs, or other medical equipment
Change of clothes and sturdy shoes
Pet collar, leash, harness, crate, food, bowls, current photo, license and medical info
Copies of insurance policies, bank account records, identification cards (IDs), medical information, and other important documents
Extra cash and traveler’s checks (ATMs may not work during a power outage)
First-aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Waterproof matches or lighter
Local area maps
Diapers, wipes, formula, baby food and supplies, if needed
Water purification tablets

Also consider adding:

Watch or battery-operated clock
Household chlorine bleach, which can disinfect drinking water
Camp stove or grill with fuel or canned heat, neither of which should be used indoors
Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
Duct tape, plastic sheeting, or tarp
Seasonal items such as warm clothes for winter and sunscreen for summer
Sleeping bags or blankets
Books, games, puzzles, and other comfort items

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/be-prepared/kit/