• Food
• Water
• First aid supplies
• Pet food and supplies

2. Have a plan.

• Know location of emergency supplies
• Evacuation procedures
• Where to meet if separated
• Emergency phone numbers

3. Be informed.

• Know first aid
• Know how to find information in the event of a disaster

1. Know your employer’s disaster plans.

• Will you continue to get a paycheck in the event of an emergency or temporary shutdown?
• Can you substitute sick pay or vacation pay if you are unable to work?
• Is there any other type of employer-paid assistance available?

2. Have a financial emergency kit that includes:

• Cash sufficient for food, shelter and transportation for three days
• Traveler's checks
• Change

3. Have an emergency fund with a reserve large enough to cover your bills for three to six months.

4. Keep lines of credit available.

5. Keep important documents in a secure but accessible location.

• Driver's licenses
• Birth certificates
• Social Security cards
• Insurance policies
• Medical information
• Financial records
• Medical insurance cards
• Perscription cards