Power Outage Emergency Kit Generator

People in your household 4

Days of supplies 3

Pets 1

Infants 0

Someone relies on a medical device that needs electricity Someone has medicine that must stay refrigerated

Quantities in bold come straight from Ready.gov and FEMA: one gallon of water per person per day, supplies for at least three days, and a flashlight for every household member. For everything else, Ready.gov lists what to have but gives no set amount, so we do not make one up. Winter Storm Fern in January 2026 left more than 1.1 million customers without power at its peak across 10 states, according to a poweroutage.us analysis.

General preparedness information, not medical advice. If anyone depends on powered medical equipment, talk to their healthcare provider about a plan, and call 911 in an emergency.

Enter the people, pets and infants in your household and get a printable power outage checklist with water and supply quantities drawn only from Ready.gov and FEMA guidance.

This tool is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial or medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions. See our Disclaimer.

How it works

Slide to your household size, days of supplies, pets and infants, and tick any medical needs
Read the checklist with quantities for your household
Print it or copy it to share

Frequently asked questions

Where do the quantities come from?

Only Ready.gov and FEMA. Their published amounts are one gallon of water per person per day, supplies for at least three days, and a flashlight for every household member. Items without a published amount are listed without a number rather than invented.

Why does the water number get big so fast?

One gallon per person per day adds up: four people for three days is 12 gallons. The checklist multiplies it out for your household and the number of days you choose.

How long does food stay safe without power?

Ready.gov says a closed refrigerator keeps food cold for about four hours and a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours; discard perishable food that has been at 40 F or warmer for two hours or more.

What about generators and medical devices?

Run a generator outdoors at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages, and install carbon monoxide detectors. If anyone relies on powered medical equipment, talk to their provider about a plan.

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