Be Prepared
Knowing what to do in the first hours of a disaster response may help save a life, reduce the severity of possible injuries, and reduce the amount of damage your home sustains. Families who have a plan, have a Grab `N Go kit (PDF), have adequate reserves of food, water, and necessities, and have practiced their plan will do well in any emergency.
The Emergency Resource Guide is a good place to start and provides useful information on a wide range of emergency topics.
See more about kit lists of all kinds.