Have get-away clothes, sleeping bags, extra eyeglasses, and any personal items prepacked in easy to carry containers such as backpacks. Keep a pair of closed toe shoes, a flashlight, and a pair of heavy gloves beside each bed. Make sure a wrench for turning off the gas is handy. It should be made of non-sparking aluminum to avoid explosions when turning off a meter where pipes may be damaged. Prepare a sanitary bucket lined with plastic bags in case sewer lines are disrupted.
Water is the most important item to be stored.
Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store a minimum supply for three days and for up to two weeks. These usually come two to a box and are easy to stack and store. It is also advisable to have water purification tablets. Food that is easily prepared and doesn't use extra water or heat is important.