Storm Kit Checklist

June 2026

At a minimum, your storm kit should include the following items:

Water (1 gallon per person per day for seven days)
Nonperishable food
First-aid kit
At least a two-week supply of medications and medical supplies used regularly
Specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly and those family members with a disability
Seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots
Clothing
Keep your vehicles’ tanks filled with gasoline

Pet care items:

Special needs items:

At least a seven-day supply of nonperishable, packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary needs
Flashlight — Do not use candles, and be sure to have enough batteries.
Battery-operated or hand-cranked NOAA weather radio
Cash — Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm.
Bank account and credit card numbers
Insurance cards
Medical records
Other personal documents
Manual can opener
Paper plates
Napkins
Plastic cups
Utensils
Set of car, house, and office keys
Waterproof container for storing items
Important phone numbers, including family, friends, county emergency management, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, and SVEC’s outage reporting number, (800) 752-0025.

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