TEXAS — In the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster, it is important to have a properly stocked emergency kit. The kit should include enough supplies to get you by for at least three days.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a basic emergency kit should include the following:

• Water: Bring at least three gallons per person.
• Food: Pack enough non-perishable items to last three days.
• Medications: Stock a seven-day supply of medications.
• First aid kit: American Red Cross has instructions on how to build a first aid kit.
• Cell phone: Bring a charger and external batteries.
• Contact Numbers: Bring numbers for family, friends, doctors, and insurance agents.
• Important Documents: Store important documents like deeds and insurance policies in a waterproof container. You may also want to consider storing documents on an external drive or storage website.
• Cash: Bring cash in case ATMs are down.
• Local maps: Bring a local map in case the internet and GPS are down.
• Radio: Bring a radio powered with batteries or a hand crank.
• Matches: Store them in a waterproof container.
• Generator: Also bring gas for the generator.