An emergency supply kit is a stash of essential items to keep in your home in the event that you have to take shelter there for a few days (also called "sheltering in place"). If you must stay indoors for safety reasons, you should be able to meet your primary needs. As a general rule, plan to have enough supplies at home for three days. Here are some items to include in your emergency supply kit:

• Portable radio and flashlight, with new batteries for each
• Supply of drinking water (one gallon per person, per day)
• Non-perishable foods (for example, granola and energy bars, crackers, peanut butter, canned foods with a manual can opener and non-perishable pasteurized milk)
• First-aid kit (bandages, antibiotic ointment, sterile cloths, pain reliever, alcohol pads, tweezers, scissors, eye wash solution and latex or other sterile gloves)
• Prescription medications (make sure to replace them when they expire)
• Personal hygiene items (moist towelettes, toothbrush and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products and toilet paper)
• Sanitation supplies (soap, bleach and plastic trash bags)
• Whistle (in case you need to draw attention to your location)
• Special needs items for babies, the elderly and family members with disabilities
• Sturdy shoes, lightweight rain gear, hat and gloves
• Copies of important personal documents (insurance cards, birth certificates, marriage license and photo IDs) in a waterproof, portable container