Stock An Emergency Kit to Ready Yourself and Your family for a Crisis Use this list as a starting point in stocking an emergency kit. Gather and store them in a watertight container in a spot you can get to in a hurry. • Flashlight with extra set of batteries and extra bulbs • Battery-operated radio or hand-held television • Some cash or traveler's checks • Extra set of car keys • First Aid kit including any prescription drugs • Food and water for 3 days • Non-electric can opener • Change of clothes for each family member • Disposable camera and film to document damage • Critical items needed for infants or elderly family members • Copies of all vital records including insurance policies, family records and social security cards. • Food or special supplies for the family pet.