In the event of an emergency when you are at home, it is important to be prepared so that you have enough resources to survive until a rescue team can access you. 

Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready and accessible in case you need resources to survive. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.  

Home Emergency Kit Checklist

Basic Needs: 

  • Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation 
  • Food, at least a three-day supply of nonperishables 
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and extra batteries 
  • Flashlight and extra batteries 
  • First aid kit 
  • Whistle to signal for help 
  • Dust Mask, to help filter contaminated air 
  • Moist Towelettes, garbage bags, bucket, and plastic ties for personal sanitation 
  • Tools (such as a Wrench, hammer, nails, bungee cords, pliers, etc. to turn off/turn on/adjust utilities) 
  • Can opener for food (if the foods in the kit are canned, also must be manual) 
  • Maps for La Canada and Los Angeles County 
  • Cell phone with Chargers and a phone that does not require electricity (not wireless) 

Download the Home Emergency Kit Checklist

Additional Emergency Supplies 

If you have children…  

  • Infant formulas, diapers, infant diaper rash cream, wet wipes 
  • Children’s prescription medicine 
  • Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children 

 If you have pets…  

  • Pet food and extra water for your pet 
  • Extra leashes/collars 

Special Needs…  

  • Prescription medications and glasses or contacts/their lenses solutions 
  • Non-prescription medications (such as pain relivers, antacids, laxatives, etc.) 
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items 

Additional Items for everyone…  

  • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof,. Portable container 
  • Cash or traveler’s checks and change 
  • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book information from www.ready.gov  
  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person 
  • Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and sturdy shoes 
  • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper- when diluted nine parts water to one-part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid beach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. (For more information visit https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2009/02/10/be-safe-drink-clean-water). 
  • Fire extinguisher 
  • Matches in a waterproof container 
  • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels 
  • Paper and pencil 

Important Documents 

  • Emergency contact list 
  • Family emergency plan 
  • Driver’s license 
  • Identification cards 
  • Passports 
  • Birth certificates 
  • Social security cards 
  • Medical records 
  • Prescriptions 
  • Immunization records 
  • Insurance cards 
  • Bank statements 
  • Credit cards 
  • Investment summaries 
  • Insurance policies 
  • Petty cash & Travelers Checks 
  • Pet medical history records 

TIP: 

  • Make sure to keep everything in good condition/updated:  
  • Keep canned food in a cool, dry place 
  • Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers 
  • Replace expired items as needed 
  • Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change

Rapid Evacuation Checklist

Rapid Evacuation Checklist: Having a “Go-Bag” 
In case of an emergency where you need to immediately evacuate, a “Go-Bag” is perfect to contain resources you may need for survival that can be easily transported to where you need to go to reach safety. It is also important to have one of these kits in your vehicle. In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.  

Rapid Evacuation Checklist: Having a “Go-Bag” 

  • Bottled water  
  • Non-perishable food 
  • Flashlight with extra batteries 
  • Battery-powered radio with extra batteries 
  • Copy of important documents 
  • Extra set of car and house keys 
  • Sturdy shoes 
  • Change of clothing 
  • First aid kit, extra medications 
  • Personal hygiene and special care items 
  • Household contact and meeting place information 
  • Credit and ATM cards, cash in small denominations

TIP: 

  • Practice home evacuation drills and create copies for your family. 
  • Make sure to keep everything in good condition/updated:  
  • Keep canned food in a cool, dry place 
  • Store boxed food in a tightly closed plastic or metal containers 
  • Replace expired items as needed 
  • Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change