in no particular serving things 1 can keep on hand for emergencies
fresh bottled water supply
nonfood perishables: crackers, peanut butter, sardines, bread, bagels, dry milk powder, etc.
remember a hand can opener too
pet food- esp. dry
working flashlights ( battery operated )
batteries: all kinds: d,cup, aaa,aa, lantern battery etc.
transistor or wind up radio so you keep informed
run rv generator, if you own an rv
check and maintain your portable home generator monthly or as required
have gas/fuel containers filled in their proper containers and stored away from heat sources for snow blower,generator, propane cylinders, chain saw,kerosene heater etc
if you own a kerosene heater make sure it is in working condition- do you have an extra wick for it
( remember to keep your window open a crack when using kerosene heaters )
table top camp stove ( remember to keep your window open a crack ) for brief cooking only, not for heat source
old fashioned stove top coffee pot, ground coffee, if you want coffee
gas in all your vehicles
bags of ice for chest freezer to keep freezers cold and
filled water in containers placed in your refrigerator freezer so it stays cold longer in power outages
cell phone charged- also have car charger for cell phone
money from atm
refill any prescriptions
snow blower working
fill bath tub with water for general cleaning, washing, flushing toilets etc
snow shovel and snow rake available
have a plan where you will stay if you need to evacuate your home
have important insurance, emergency numbers together for quick reference
use a camera to take photos of any damage or losses of your home and property
check on status of family, friends if possible
have compassion and kindness for your fellow man,rescue workers etc. because we all get so annoyed when we lose so much after our lives have been altered