Your printable checklist
Starter checklist for two people. Customize it for your household. · 72 hours
Water & food
Ready.gov water rate: 1 gal × 2 people × 3 days = 6 gallons for this level. Ready.gov recommends supplies for several days.
First aid
Built from Red Cross first aid kit guidance.
Power & light
Houses can run a larger portable power station for the fridge, CPAP, or lights — and optionally a generator outdoors.
Comms & documents
NOAA weather radio + waterproof copies of key documents.
Sanitation
Plan sanitation supplies for 3 days without working plumbing.
Documents by purpose
Keep the copies your household needs in a waterproof, portable place. Keep an encrypted digital copy and protect access to it; do not upload personal documents here.
Identity
Home/property
Money/insurance
Medical
School/work
Irreplaceable personal
Ready.gov · Financial preparedness · https://www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness
Sources: Ready.gov — Build a Kit and American Red Cross — First Aid Kit. Educational only; follow local officials.