• Safest places in the house
• Most dangerous places
• Exits and alternative exits
• Utility shutoff valves
• Flashlights and batteries
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguishers
• Food and water supplies
• Batteries and transistor radio

You should also:

• Make special provisions for elderly or disabled family members
• Make evacuation plans for your children's school or day care
• Identify resources in your neighborhood. Find someone in your neighborhood to watch out for your house. Know the skills of your neighbors (doctor or engineer)
• Identify a person outside the immediate area to coordinate family contact. While local phone lines may be down, long-distance lines will function sooner
• Make special provisions for pets. Pets may not be allowed in shelters and may need to be confined in a safe room in your house.