QUICK START The 5 Things to Get Before Anything Else 1. Water: 1 gallon per person per day, minimum 3-day supply 2. Food: 72 hours of non-perishable food your family will eat 3. Light: Flashlight + extra batteries (one per person) 4. First aid kit: Basic wound care + any prescription medications 5. Phone charger: Portable power bank or car charger Handle these five first. Everything else on this checklist is an upgrade from here. I have been on mutual aid electrical deployments in six states, an