Keep in Waterproof Container

• Wills, deeds and titles
• Insurance policies for home, health, life and automobiles
• Stocks, bonds and investments
• Passports, social security cards, immunization records
• Utility bills (for proof of residency and service management)
• Credit card account numbers
• Inventory of household goods
• Bank account numbers
• Mortgage information
• Important telephone numbers
• Family records (birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption)
• Receipts for major purchases (before and after storms)

Is Your Disaster Kit Stocked?

Food in your fridge stays good for approximately four hours without power. Plan ahead for power outages.

Before a Power Outage

• Keep an appliance thermometer in your refrigerator.
• Have several days of ready-to-eat food.
• Know where to get dry ice or block ice.

During a Power Outage

• If the freezer is not full, group items together.
• Put water in the fridge ahead of time to help keep it cool.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.

After Power Returns

• Check the temperature inside your fridge and freezer.
• Discard perishable foods like meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and leftovers if unsafe.
• If food has an unusual odor, color, or texture, throw it out.

Build Your Disaster Kit

• Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Choose foods your family will eat.
• Avoid foods that increase thirst.
• Consider special dietary needs.
• Choose items like canned foods, dry mixes, and staples that do not require refrigeration.
• Include a manual can opener and utensils.

For more preparedness information, visit: Ready.gov or FEMA.gov