Printable checklists

A. Home kit (2 weeks, per person and pet)

• Water for people: 14 gal (53 L) per person
• Water for pets based on their weight (15 lb / 7 kg dog: ~2.6 gal / 10 L)
• Bathtub liner bag and collapsible water jugs (last-minute reserve)
• Ready-to-eat food for 14 days per person (~28,000 kcal per person)
• 2 manual can openers
• Disposable plates, cups, and utensils (~42 per person)
• 1 headlamp per person + 1 area lantern
• Spare batteries (one set per device)
• Charged power banks + cables + car charger
• NOAA radio with SAME (your county's code) and AM/FM
• 1 whistle per person
• Complete first-aid kit with tourniquet
• Prescription medications (reserve) + printed list
• Usual over-the-counter medications
• Spare glasses / solution / hearing aid batteries
• N95 masks
• Thermometer
• Emergency toilet: bucket, heavy bags, litter or sawdust
• Trash bags and zip ties
• Toilet paper, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, soap
• Feminine and personal hygiene products
• Unscented bleach + dropper
• Nitrile and work gloves
• Wrench or pliers for utilities
• Multitool, scissors, duct tape, heavy plastic sheeting
• ABC fire extinguisher
• Working smoke and CO detectors
• Battery-powered / rechargeable fans
• Sleeping bag or thick blanket, one per person
• Seasonal clothing and sturdy shoes, one set per person
• Paper maps, notebook, pencils
• Printed family plan Cash in small bills
• Documents in a waterproof bag + encrypted USB drive
• Cooler
• Games, books, playing cards

B. 72-hour bag (one per person) — Name: ____________

• 3 L of water + tablets or filter
• 3 days of no-cook food + spoon
• Headlamp + batteries
• Phone, cable, charged power bank
• Whistle
• Paper contact list and family plan
• Personal first-aid kit
• Prescription medications (7 days or more) + list
• Spare glasses
• N95 masks
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Hand sanitizer, wipes, toilet paper
• Toothbrush and toothpaste, feminine products
• Change of clothes + underwear and socks in a sealed bag
• Raincoat or poncho, cap
• Thermal layer, warm hat, and gloves (November to March)
• Sturdy shoes, already broken in
• Emergency thermal blanket
• Heavy-duty trash bag
• Multitool or knife, tape, cord
• Lighter and matches
• Resealable bags
• Document copies in a waterproof bag
• Cash in small bills
• Spare house and car keys
• Paper local map, notebook, and pen
• Work gloves
• Assigned shared item: ____________

C. Car kit

• Jumper cables or portable jump starter
• Reflective triangle or flares, reflective vest
• Flashlight and batteries
• First-aid kit
• Water and food bars (check every 6 months)
• Phone charger and cable
• Paper map
• Multitool and gloves
• Tire gauge and spare tire checked
• Blanket or sleeping bag
• Summer: extra water, electrolytes, sunshade, cap, sunscreen
• Winter: ice scraper, sand or cat litter, folding shovel, warm hat, gloves, hand warmers
• Tank always half full or more

D. Office kit

• Comfortable walking shoes and socks
• Water (1 gal / 3.8 L) and food for 24 hours
• Medications for 1–3 days
• Headlamp, power bank, and cable
• Small first-aid kit, N95, sanitizer
• Sweater and poncho
• Cash
• Paper contacts and walking route home

E. Pet kit (per pet) — Name: ____________

• Food for 14 days (home) + 3 days (portable), in an airtight container
• Water for 14 days (home) + 3 days (portable) + bowl
• Medications and their list
• Pet first-aid kit
• Spare collar with tag, harness, and leash
• Microchip registered with updated information
• Vaccination records (including rabies) on paper and digital
• Carrier labeled with name and phone numbers Recent photo of you with your pet
• Waste bags and absorbent pads
• Grooming supplies
• Toy, treats, or familiar bed
• List of pet-friendly hotels and veterinarians along the evacuation route
• "Lost pet" flyer ready

F. Documents and money

• Copies of IDs, licenses, and passports
• Birth and marriage certificates, immigration documents
• Lease and proof of address
• Insurance policies with claims phone numbers
• Health insurance cards and list of medications and allergies
• Bank and card phone numbers
• Vehicle titles and registrations
• Pet records
• Home video and inventory (digital)
• Cloud backup with two-step verification
• Encrypted USB drive in the kit
• Cash split between the bags and the home

G. Semiannual check (March and November)

• Water I bottled myself: replaced (date: ________)
• Food dates checked; whatever expires next goes to the kitchen
• Medications checked and replaced
• Flashlights, radio, and batteries tested
• Power banks and power station charged
• Bag clothing switched for the season
• Car kit: water and food renewed
• Pet food and medications checked
• Smoke and CO detectors tested
• Family plan and contacts updated
• Next check noted on the calendar