- According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, each disaster bag should have at least a three-day supply of food and water.
You should have a least one gallon of water allotted per person, per day.
All food items should be non-perishable, meaning they don't need to be refrigerated, and should require very little preparation. Ideal items are canned foods, dried fruits, protein bars and peanut butter. - Every disaster bag should include a well-stocked first aid kit.Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images
If anyone in your family takes regular maintenance medication, be sure to keep a few days' worth of the medication in your disaster bag. You should also include any necessary equipment needed to administer that medication.
Every disaster bag should include a first aid kit. The American Red Cross recommends including items such as pain reliever, antiseptic wipes, bandages, latex gloves, tweezers and eye wash. Other useful items include gauze, scissors, anti-diarrhea medicine and a thermometer. - When planning for a disaster, don't overlook the things that you need on a daily basis. For instance, if there is a baby in your family, include diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment and baby formula in your disaster kit.
Contact lens solution, an extra pair of glasses and an extra cell phone battery can also be useful. Your bag should include a few changes of clothes, including sturdy shoes, for each member of your family. - When preparing your disaster bag, don't forget the little things, such as blankets or sleeping bags, flashlights with extra batteries and eating utensils. If you have packed canned goods, don't forget a manual can opener.
You will also find it useful to pack entertainment materials such as books and board games. Consider packing a weather radio receiver so that you may tune in to the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards radio network. The National Weather Service broadcasts comprehensive weather and hazard information on the weather radio system 24 hours a day.
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