Prepare for an Emergency

Take Action!

Everyone should have a plan. Don’t wait—get ready now.

Get an emergency supply kit.

Gather supplies like water, medicines, and blankets. Keep your emergency supplies together in a backpack, bag, or easy-to-carry container.

Print out this emergency supply kit checklist [PDF-208KB] to get started. Make sure your kit includes:

• At least 3 gallons of water for each person.
• Food for at least 3 days. Choose foods that don’t need a refrigerator, like canned fruit, peanut butter, and crackers. Get tips for keeping food safe during an emergency.
• Prescription medicine that you take every day, like heart or diabetes medicine.
• A first aid kit to treat cuts, burns, and other injuries. Find out what you should have in your family’s first aid kit.