1.
Water
This should be the number one item to have, as people can survive only a few days without it.
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2.
Batteries
Batteries are important to have on hand to help run flashlights and other battery-operated devices.
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3.
Food
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4.
Hand Sanitizer
This is important to help maintain cleanliness in case there is not enough water to actually wash hands.
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5.
Prescription Medicines
It is advisable to keep a stock of prescription medicines on hand in case it is impossible to access a pharmacy.
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6.
Cooking Utensils
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7.
Basic Tools
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8.
List of Emergency Contacts
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9.
Firearms or Weapons
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10.
Lighter
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11.
Important Documents
Items such as birth and marriage certificates, social security cards and property deeds should be kept in a waterproof, fireproof container.
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12.
Walkie-Talkie
In case of downed cell towers, walkie-talkies may become the main source of communication.
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13.
Cash
It may not be possible to access banks or ATMs in a severe disaster, so it is advisable to have a good amount of cash hidden in case of disaster.
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14.
Pet Food
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15.
First Aid Kit
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16.
Blankets
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17.
Flashlights
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18.
Flares
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19.
Gas cooktop or grill
-2 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
20.
Radio
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