Information on Preparedness in the City of San José: 

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=751

Recommended Emergency Preparedness Kits

Go-kit (3-day minimum)

•  Water, 5. fld. oz. minimum

• Food - Protein or Datrex 3600 calorie emergency food bar

• Flashlight with spare batteries

• Mylar blanket

• First aid kid, including aspirin

• Portable radio with batteries

• Whistle

• Cash-small denominations

• 3-days' worth of essential medicines

• Extra eyeglasses

• Walking shoes

• Road map

• Cloth hand towel

• Toilet paper

• Important documents:

  1. Photo ID (drivers license, etc.)

  2. Insurance docs

  3. Medical records

  4. Phone numbers

Note: Make sure to rotate the water, medicine, and batteries in your kit.

Home kit (7-day minimum)

Essentials:

• Water - 1 gal. per person per day

• Food - packaged, canned, special diet (non-electric can opener)

• Plates, glasses, silverware

• Flashlight w/ spare batteries

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• Tent or shelter

• Change of clothing

• First aid kid and manual

• Portable radio, flashlight w/ batteries

• 7 days' worth of medicines

• Extra eyeglasses

• Food, water, and restraints for pets

• Cash-small denominations

Nice-to-have items:

• Sanitation supplies: soap, trash bags, toothbrush and paste, feminine hygiene products

• Cooking items: plates, utensils, cups, pots, camping stove, aluminum foil, spices

• Tools and supplies: axe, shovel, toolbox, duct tape, gloves, knife/razor blades, paper and pen, plastic dropcloths, rope