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What to have on hand when municipal water and grocery access may be unavailable for days.
| Item | Quantity | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 gal/person/day × 3 days minimum | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Commercially bottled or food-grade stored water | Full rotation checked | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Non-perishable food | 3 days' worth per person | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Manual can opener | 2 | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Peanut butter | 2–3 jars | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Canned beans, tuna, chicken | 6–12 cans | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Crackers, granola bars, trail mix | 3-day snack supply | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Baby formula or infant food | 7-day supply if applicable | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Special dietary foods | 7-day supply if medically required | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Water purification tablets or filter | 1 | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Electrolyte packets | 1 box | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Item | Quantity | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (maintain) | Continue 1 gal/person/day | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Canned meals (no cook) | Rotate through supply | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Manual can opener | In use | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Paper plates + utensils | Minimize washing | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Garbage bags | For waste management | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Baby formula/food (continued) | Maintain supply | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Item | Quantity | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water supply (extended) | 2-week supply at home: 2 gal/person/day | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Pantry rotation | Pull from stock; restock as stores reopen | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Camp stove + fuel | For hot meals; outdoor use only | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Food pantry or distribution point | Locate in advance; check ready.gov | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Restock staples (rice, beans, pasta) | Long shelf life; replenish when available | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
Reviewed September 2, 2026 against Ready.gov, the National Hurricane Center, FEMA, and state or local emergency management guidance. Use this checklist as a supplemental starting point, not a substitute for local instructions or the full guide.
Reviewed September 2, 2026 · Hurricane Coast