Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. One gallon of drinking water per person per day
Non-perishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and manual can opener
Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries (You can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries.)
Whistle
Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water)
Personal hygiene items: soap, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.