Flashlight and batteries (in case the lights go out) Radio and batteries or crank radio (so you can listen to news bulletins) Spare batteries (for radio and flashlight) First-aid Kit Candles and matches/lighter Extra set of car and house keys and cash (including coins for telephone) Important papers (identification for everyone, personal documents) Food and bottled water Clothing and footware (one change of clothes per person) Blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person) Personal supplies (toilet paper, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste) Medication (keep at least one week supply of medication in your emergency kit and include copies of prescriptions for your medicine and glasses.) Duffel bag (to carry the emergency survival kit in, in case you have to evacuate) Whistle (in case you need to attract someone's attention) Playing cards, games Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members. (diapers, formula, toys, crayons and paper, extra pair of eye glasses, etc.)