...you could not buy food or supplies for over a week?
                                        ...you had to take shelter (shelter-in-place) for several days with no means to get                                               additional supplies?
                                         ...you were asked to keep away from other people to keep germs from spreading?

• Water
  Bottled Water.  One gallon, per person, per day, for drinking and sanitation.  Keep the water in a cool, dark place and change to a fresh supply every six months.
• Food
  Nonperishable food.  A supply of 3-5 days of food per person.  Ready to eat canned meat, fruit, and vegetables.
  -Canned or boxed juices
  -Powdered milk and soup
  -Crackers, granola, trail mix
• Clothes
  Collect one change of clothes and footwear per person.  Consider packing blankets, rain gear, and outerwear in case of inclement weather.
• Medications
  Collect three days worth of any prescription medicines you're taking.  Be sure to note the expiration date so you do not keep them past their date. 
• Flashlight
   Keep a bright flashlight in case there is no electric power.  Consider getting a lantern-style light for hands-free use.  Do not use candles!  They're a fire hazard and are easy to lose track of when the lights come back on.
• Can opener
  Make sure it's a manual can opener in case there's no electric power.  Consider buying items with a pull-top opening.  You won't need a can opener at all!
• Radio
  A battery-powered radio for listening to news and weather.  Consider purchasing a crank-operated or solar-powered radio.  Don't forget extra batteries!  Buy them in advance in case they're in short supply.
•  Hygiene Items
  Just the basics like soap, toilet paper, and a toothbrush.  Moist towelettes can be useful for quick sanitation.
• First Aid
  Basics such as antiseptic, gloves, bandages, and non-prescription medicines.  You can buy a pre-made kit at most pharmacies or grocery stores.

·  Download this personal preparedness list
·  20-Week Preparedness Checklist
·  Panhandle Citizen Corps Network

Panhandle Region Medical Response System and Panhandle Public Health District
encourage people to get a kit, make a plan, and be informed about emergencies
that can happen in your area. 

Click on the links below to view some preparedness PSA's.

http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/movie16.html 
http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/wud60.html 

Fore more information visit: http://www.ready.gov/