Get or assemble a disaster supplies kit:
Gather enough emergency supplies to meet your needs. A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks worth of supplies at home and to keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car. Check your kit and replace the stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, your kit should include:

• A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person, per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods, such as tuna fish, peanut butter, crackers, canned fruit, juice boxes, etc.
• A manual can opener
• A battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries
• A first aid kit and reference guide
• Prescription and non-prescription medication items
• Copies of important documents, including birth certificates, insurance policies and social security cards
• Cash. ATMs and credit cards won’t work if the power is out.
• Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
• A change of clothes for everyone, including long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy footwear
• One blanket or sleeping bag per person
• Emergency tools, including tools to turn off utilities
• An extra set of home and car keys
• An extra pair of glasses or contact lenses, extra batteries for hearing aids
• Pet supplies