Disaster Checklist

iSkyNews.com Disaster Supply Kit Checklist

Be Ready. Stay Safe.

Use this checklist to ensure your disaster kit is complete and ready.

✔️ General Supplies

  • Two-week supply of all essential medications with a copy of your allergy list
  • Medical device information including style, serial number, and manufacturer
  • Flashlights (avoid candles due to fire risk)
  • NOAA Weather Radio (battery-powered or hand-crank preferred)
  • Extra batteries in a waterproof container
  • Cash in small bills in case ATMs and credit cards are down
  • Portable or solar-powered phone chargers
  • Books, puzzles, games, or coloring materials for children

📞 Important Phone Numbers

  • Emergency management office phone number written down
  • Primary care doctor and specialist contact info
  • Local evacuation shelters and site information
  • School contact information for each child
  • Veterinarian and emergency animal clinic info
  • Out-of-town contacts for family check-ins

👕 Clothing & Gear

  • Waterproof rain jackets, boots, umbrellas
  • Durable footwear for cleanup and evacuation
  • Work gloves for debris and protection
  • Thermal blankets and sleeping bags

⛑ First Aid Kit

  • First aid manual
  • Bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape
  • Scissors, tweezers, sewing needle
  • Antiseptic wipes, hand sanitizer, non-latex gloves
  • Sunscreen, bar soap, digital thermometer
  • Pain relievers, antacids, anti-diarrheal medications

🥫 Food & Water

  • At least 7 days of non-perishable food per person
  • 1 gallon of water per person per day for drinking and hygiene
  • Manual can opener
  • Paper plates, disposable utensils, and napkins

🧸 Special Needs

  • Diapers, formula, bottles, baby wipes
  • Mobility aids and accessibility items
  • Special dietary items and medications

📁 Important Documents

  • Insurance policies (health, home, auto)
  • Copies of Social Security cards, birth and marriage certificates
  • Medication list, medical history, and contact list
  • Legal documents and copies of keys
  • Copy of will, stored in a waterproof, sealed folder

🚗 Vehicle

  • Fill gas tank well in advance
  • Keep jumper cables, flares, and a tire repair kit
  • Include a blanket and flashlight in the trunk

🐾 Pet Care Items

  • 7-day supply of food and water for pets
  • Pet ID tags, microchip info, and recent photo
  • Medications and flea/tick prevention
  • Carrier, leash, waste bags, and comfort items

🌪 Tornado Safety Tips

  • Know your tornado safe room or designated shelter
  • Stay away from windows and exterior walls
  • Use helmets, pillows, and blankets to protect yourself
  • Keep sturdy shoes near your bed in case of night evacuations
  • Monitor NOAA Weather Radio continuously

🌊 Flood Safety Tips

  • Never walk or drive through floodwaters — "Turn Around, Don't Drown"
  • Learn your community's flood evacuation routes
  • Elevate valuables and electronics above potential flood levels
  • Shut off utilities if flooding is likely
  • Use sandbags and barriers to redirect water

🔗 Stay Informed

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Subscribe to alerts, monitor weather apps, and follow official emergency social media pages to stay ahead of the storm.