are many things you may need in an emergency or during a disaster. These things should be in a duffle bag or backpack so you can take them with you easily if you have to leave your house. Here is a list of some of the most important things:

• Mess kits, or plates and cups made of paper or plastic
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Non-electric can opener and utility knife (like a Swiss Army knife)
• Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
• Pliers
• Tape
• Compass
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Aluminum foil
• Signal flares
• Paper and pencils
• Needle and thread
• Shut-off wrench to turn off the gas and water to your house
• Plastic sheeting
• Whistle
• Toilet paper
• Soap
• Household chlorine bleach
• Plastic bucket with a tight lid
• Plastic garbage bags