Make a list of items to store. Each region of the country will be different so determine what is best for your location. If you have camping gear keep it with your emergency supplies. By packing some of your supplies in a backpack or duffel bag you can save time in case you have to evacuate. If you are on the coast you may want to evacuate rather than stay put and try to ride it out. As we saw with Hurricane Katrina, you may ride out the initial storm but not the surge or flood. If you are in a large city somewhere inland then you may find my list useful.

According to FEMA, your survival kit should contain essential food, water and supplies for at least three days. Consider getting a Rescue Response Bag to hold things in. As much as we'd rather ignore it, disasters can strike at anytime. Don't be caught in an emergency without food, water, tools or the proper medical supplies. You may be without help or basic services such as electricity, gas, sewage treatment or telephones for hours, or even days. You probably will not have a chance to shop for what you need. FEMA has an extensive list.

In the book "Ultralight Backpacking Secrets (And Wilderness Survival Tips)" by Steve Gillman. There is all kinds of information pertaining to survival foods in the wilderness. There are several basic categories of survival foods in the wilderness. Which ones you'll want to use depends on where you are and what tools you have. Here are the foods that will most likely be available.