Emergency Preparedness

Rancho Army Navy

Emergency Preparedness List


Basic Supplies

  • Water: 1 gallon per day per person (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
  • Food:  non-perishable (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
  • Waterproof matches, fire-starter, lighters, etc.
  • Tools to shut off utilities such as gas or water if leaking
  • Manual can opener
  • Whistle(s)
  • Dust masks – N95 or Surgical masks + goggles + latex free surgical gloves
  • Deluxe family first aid kit
  • Flashlight(s) w/ extra batteries
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio w/ NOAA weather feature w/ extra batteries
  • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
  • Multi-purpose tool / Scissors / Knife
  • Sanitation, feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
  • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
  • Cell phone with chargers
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Cash – in event of loss of power ATMs will not be working.
  • Emergency blankets
  • Map(s) of the area + Compass
  • Emergency reference book

Consider the specific needs of your family:

  • Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)
  • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
  • Games and activities for children
  • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
  • Two-way radios (walkie-talkies)
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys

Additional items to keep handy

  • Water filtration
  • Emergency / Camping stove with fuel
  • Tent / Blankets and Sleeping bags
  • Rain gear
  • Towels
  • Work gloves
  • Tools / supplies for securing your home
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Duct tape
  • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
  • Household liquid bleach – plain, not scented or color-safe.  Can be diluted and used in an emergency to disinfect (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) or to treat water (16 drops per gallon)