Disaster Preparedness Kit

A Disaster Supply Kit is a collection of basic items your household may need during an emergency.

Try to assemble your kit well before an emergency occurs. 

It is recommended to have supplies to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.

Additionally, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for days or even a week, or longer. Your supplies kit should contain items to help you manage during these outages.

What should you include? Some of the recommended items for a basic Disaster Supply Kit include:

• • Food and water
  • Hygiene supplies
  • First aid kit
  • Medication
  • Document bag
  • Items for sheltering in place
  • Pet supplies

For a complete checklist of recommended items, please download the PDF below.