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.
