Howard County Texas

Water:

-Store one (1) gallon of water per person, per day
-Maintain a three (3) day supply

Food:

-Maintain a three (3) day supply of non-perishable food per person
-Ready to eat can foods like fruits, vegetables, etc.
-Canned soups
-Juice or soda
-High-energy/protein foods like crackers, cookies, peanut butter, jelly, jerky etc.

Cooking Sources:

-Outdoor grills (gas or charcoal) and fuel if needed cans of sterno
-Outdoor cooking pots/pans
-Grill lighter or matches (store in water proof container)

Other:

-Sleeping bags
-Sanitation supplies
-Extra clothing
-Extra car/house keys
-Extra pairs of glasses
-Credit card/cash
-Copies of important papers sealed in plastic

Tools and Equipment:

-Basic hand tools (hammer, screw driver)
-Flashlights (2), with extra batteries
-Portable radio, with extra batteries
-Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
-Blankets (one per family member)
-Can opener (hand type)
-Plastic garbage bags (box)
-Baby supplies (three day supply)
-Paper and pen/pencils
-Rain gear/jacket
-Warm coat (depending on season)
-Gloves (work type)
-Hand tools (shovels, brooms, etc.)
-Window covering material (roll of heavy plastic or sheets of plywood)
-Portable generator with suitable cords
-Fuel for the generator (in proper container)
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Note: Have some plywood cut to window size.
Note: This unit must be set-up outside so the cords are needed to run into the house.

First Aid Supplies:

-Prescription drugs (have a three (3) day supply on hand)
-Non-prescription drugs (aspirin, etc.)
-Assorted bandages
-Safety pins
-Soap
-Moistened napkins (package)

Note: All of these supplies can be purchased in a good quality first aid kit.
Note: An emergency first aid booklet would also be a good idea. 

An Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is constantly maintained to deal with disasters and major incidents. This plan is a guide and resource document for disaster management.

Prevention:
Taking steps to prevent hazards from occurring, such as implementing regulations to ensure the safe design of buildings or preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Mitigation:
Reducing the potential impact of emergencies, such as improving building codes to withstand earthquakes or establishing early warning systems for floods.

Preparedness:
Developing plans and taking  actions to be ready for emergencies, such as conducting drills, stockpiling supplies, and educating the public.

Response:
Responding to an emergency, including mobilizing resources, providing assistance to affected populations, and restoring essential services.

Recovery:
Restoring communities and systems to normal after an emergency, including repairing damage, addressing long-term needs, and implementing lessons learned.

Warning the public of impending danger is also a responsibility of FEMA ,Emergency Alert System (EAS), & National Weather Service (NWS)