Storm Kit Checklist

June 2022

A Family Storm Kit Is Essential In Planning for a Disaster

At a minimum, your storm kit should include the following items:

• Water (1 gallon per person per day for 7 days)
• Nonperishable food
• First-aid kit
• At least 2 weeks’ supply of medication and medical supplies used regularly
• Specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly, and those family members with a disability
• Seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots
• Clothing
• Vehicle
• Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline

Pet Care Items

• Pet food and water
• Proper identification
• A carrier or cage
• Muzzle and leash
• Water and food bowls
• Medications

Special Needs Items

• At least a 7-day supply of nonperishable, packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary needs
• Flashlight — Do not use candles and be sure to have enough batteries
• Battery-operated or hand-cranked radio, a NOAA weather radio
• Cash — Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm
• Bank account and credit card numbers
• Insurance cards
• Medical records
• Other personal documents
• Nonelectric can opener
• Paper plates • Napkins
• Plastic cups • Utensils
• Set of car, house, and office keys
• Items should be kept in a waterproof container
• Important phone numbers including family, friends, county emergency management, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, and SVEC’s outage reporting number, (800) 752-0025