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Keep a disaster kit in your designated shelter. You can keep a smaller version in a backpack or other such container that can be easily carried with you if you need to evacuate. Review the disaster kit annually to ensure nothing has expired and that it will be up-to-date for your family's needs.
Staple Items
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3-day supply of water
(1 gallon per person per day)
3-day supply of nonperishable,
ready-to-eat foods
Manual can opener
High energy foods,
such as peanut butter
Juices, dried milk
Flashlight and extra batteries
Battery operated
NOAA weather radio
or AM/FM radio
Shoes and clothing
appropriate for the season
Blankets
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Hand sanitizer, moist towelettes,
and toilet paper
Matches in waterproof container
Whistle, for calling for help
Hammer, pliers or other tools
Cash and coins
Photocopies of important documents,
personal IDs and credit cards
Baby needs
Prescription medications
Eye glasses or contact lens supplies
Games or playing cards
Pet food and extra water
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First Aid Kit
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Sterile adhesive bandages
in assorted sizes
2-inch and 4-inch sterile gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Triangular bandages
Scissors & tweezers
2-inch and 3-inch sterile
roll bandages
Waterless alcohol-based
hand sanitizer
Antiseptic wipes
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Latex gloves
Petroleum jelly
or other lubricant
Anti-bacterial ointment
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid (for upset stomach)
Cold pack
CPR breathing barrier,
such as a face shield
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Antacid (for upset stomach)
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Sources: National Weather Service, Kansas Division of Emergency Management
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