Water, fuel, and clothing are important to store.

By making reasonable preparations, individuals and families can minimize the difficulties that follow emergencies such as fires, floods, and earthquakes. To prepare, develop a plan of action for each type of emergency and store needed supplies. The following items could be helpful in an emergency:

• Water
• Matches, candles, lanterns, flashlights, and battery-operated lighting equipment
• A battery-operated radio
• Knives, a hatchet, a shovel, and other tools
• Medicine, blankets, and a first-aid kit
• Mess kits or paper cups, paper plates, and plastic utensils
• A manual can opener
• Wheat grinder
• Plastic garbage bags and a plastic bucket
• Soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and supplies for dentures and contact lenses
• Toilet paper and sanitary items
• Money
• Books or games for children