
Photos: A preparedness shopping list

Water (1 gallon per person per day)
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Nonperishable food for three days
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Can opener
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Battery-powered weather radio with tone alert
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Batteries
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Flashlight
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

First-aid kit
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Whistle to signal for help
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Plastic sheeting for shelter, plus garbage bags
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Duct tape
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Dust masks
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Moist towelettes
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Local maps
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012

Cellphone and chargers
photograph by istockphoto
| February 3, 2012