List: 15 must-haves for your emergency survival kit

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Photos: 15 must-haves for your emergency survival kit

In the event of a catastrophic distaster, help or rescue may not even arrive for more than 72 hours. The Red Cross generated a list of items that every household should include in their emergency survival kits. Click through the slideshow to view all of the items.

Water: You'll need one gallon per person, per day. A 3-day supply is recommended for evacuations, and a 2-week supply if you are stuck at home. (Image via Amazon)

Food: You'll need non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items - preferably foods dense in calories like canned tuna or chili. Again, a 3-day supply is recommended for evacuations, and a 2-week supply for home. (Image by Wikimedia user ProjectManhattan)

Flashlight: [Available on the Red Cross Store] (Image via Amazon)

Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) [Available on the Red Cross Store] (Image via Red Cross)

Extra batteries: To keep your battery-powered radio going. (Image via Amazon)

First Aid Kit: [Available on the Red Cross Store] (Image via Amazon)

Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (Image via Wikimedia Commons user ParentingPatch)

Multi-purpose tool: Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. (Image via Amazon)

Personal hygiene kit: If you're trapped in your house with other people for a few days, you're going to wish you had these on hand. (Image via Amazon)

Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) - These may be needed in case of a medical emergency or during relocating. (Image via Amazon)

Cell phone with chargers: Portable chargers are a good idea in the event that your electricity is out. (Image by Dave Clausen via Wikimedia Commons)

Family and emergency contact information: It's always good to have a hard copy. (Image via Amazon)

Extra cash: If electricity is out, chances are you won't be able to use plastic to make any purchases.

Emergency blanket: [Available on the Red Cross Store] (Image via Amazon)

Map(s) of the area: If there's no cell service, your smart phone's GPS won't do you much good. (Image via seattle.gov)

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In the event of a catastrophic distaster, help or rescue may not even arrive for more than 72 hours. The Red Cross generated a list of items that every household should include in their emergency survival kits. Click through the slideshow to view all of the items.

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