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Emergency Preparedness- What would you stockup on?

I'm going to do this and besides the obvious, batteries, food, water, flashlight, what else would you need?

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1. Canned Food or other non-perishable foods
Can Opener
Utensils to eat with
Waterproof mathces
Cookware
Warm Clothing
Pet Supplies if you own pets
Copies of important documents
Emergency Cash
Tools, a variety of tools is good
Battery operated radio
Paper products, TP, Paper Towels, etc

Basically a mini house, stock like you were going camping for a week.

2. Get some water tablets. They don't go bad, and they'll let you purify water once you've run through your supply, in case the emergency outlasts your provisions.

A rifle and a shotgun, with ammo for both. Maybe you don't like firearms, and you don't have to tell anyone they're there, but plan for the worst and hope for the best. Situations like that bring out the very worst in people, and you'll need to be able to protect your loved ones. Also, you'll be able to bag a duck, in case the emergency outlasts your provisions.

A compass, in case you need to leave. Look how many people were stuck in New Orleans, with other cities just a few days walk in every direction.

The way I figure, if you have a plan for Armageddon, a simple earthquake or hurricane will be a piece of cake.

3. water candles port radio, lots of batteries, lots of canned foods.

4. Ammunition

C'mon looters! Make my day.

5. Firearms & plenty of bullets.

6. Nothing really. Maybe a first aid kit.

And cat food, of course. :)

The rest of the stuff people talk about is "feel-good " stuff. Mostly a waste of time.

7. Phase 1: Stock up for 72 hours of survival. This means for each member of the family, there should be 72 hours worth of food, water, hygiene, medications. Like someone said, think in terms of camping.

Have a plan for evacuation. You should keep a half tank of gas in the car (or store it in gas containers but it is safer and more convenient in the car.) You will need this for a quick exit. A half a tank of gas for most cars will get you a couple of hundred miles away. Have plan B. If you can't use a vehicle, then you need a way to bring the survival gear with you. Those garden wagons witht he big tires are a very good solution.

You need to think of self defense. There may be human and animal threats. If you can't or won't use a gun, then look into other options.

You need to bring cash. Small bills and change. In an emergency, if you had to purchase more fuel or a motel room, the clerk may not be able to break a "C" note. If you come accross a vending machine, you can purchase snacks with the change.

Phase 2: Plan for a month of survival. Consider doing this at home. It is too expensive and difficult to move a month of supplies for a family of four or more. But, towns have lost power for several weeks before it was restored.

Phase 3: Expand the plan to a year. Most people think of survival in terms of natural tragadies. But, what happens if one of the parents have an accident and can't work for a year. Without their income, the family may lose the house, can't keep the electricity on, and have a hard time putting food on the table.

This plan should include the following.
No debts except for house or car.
A year supply of food/water/medications/hygiene supplies.
A year supply of money to pay the basic bills and the house payment.

I hope this will help get you started. This is just a brief plan.