Two-Week Home Supply Checklist

Find the gap in your water reserve

People × 14 days × 1 gallon gives your baseline. Subtract safe water already stored; add extra needs separately. Empty containers and filters do not count as stored water.

People Gallons already stored Calculate the gap

56 gallons baseline; 44 more gallons needed before extra needs.

For four people, a complete three-day reserve is 12 gallons; moving to 14 days adds 44 gallons. The result measures volume, not water safety. Values are not saved or sent.

A home reserve can stay heavy; a travel bag needs to be manageable. Use the car go-bag checklist to separate reachable cabin supplies, shared trunk equipment and items that leave with you.

What changes between 72 hours and 14 days?

Use the 72-hour kit checklist as your foundation. Keep useful gear and expand the consumables it depends on. This is a home reserve: keep your evacuation supplies reachable and follow local instructions if staying home becomes unsafe.

CDC recommends at least one gallon per person per day and suggests storing two weeks if possible. The water figures below follow that guidance. Other quantities are our planning worksheet, not FEMA requirements: food, batteries, hygiene and care needs vary. Shared equipment is labeled separately so you do not buy one per person unnecessarily.

Category	72 hours · per person unless shared	14 days · per person unless shared	What to add
Water	72 hours · per person unless shared3 gallons baseline	14 days · per person unless shared14 gallons baseline	What to add11 gallons per person, plus extra needs
Food	72 hours · per person unless shared3 days of actual portions; 9 meal slots if eating 3 meals/day	14 days · per person unless shared14 days; 42 meal slots at that same schedule	What to add11 days; 33 meal slots, with portions and nutrition checked individually
Light and charging	72 hours · per person unless shared1 personal light as a starting allocation; power for 3 days of chosen use	14 days · per person unless sharedKeep the light; plan batteries and recharge for 14 days of chosen use	What to add11 days of measured usage; shared room light and charging equipment by household
Health	72 hours · per person unless shared3-day personal care plan; 1 checked first-aid kit shared by household	14 days · per person unless shared14-day continuity plan per person; replenish the shared kit as needed	What to addReview the extra 11 days with your pharmacist or care team; do not change doses
Sanitation	72 hours · per person unless shared3 days of each person's normal hygiene use	14 days · per person unless shared14 days of actual use per person; shared cleaning and waste plan	What to add11 days of toilet paper, soap and other personal supplies
Documents	72 hours · per person unless shared1 protected information set per person, plus household contacts	14 days · per person unless sharedKeep 1 current set per person and an offline household copy	What to addUpdate details and access; no need for 14 copies

Meal slots count eating occasions, not package servings or a universal calorie target. Count snacks, infant food, pet food and preparation needs separately. Battery coverage requires your devices, modes and a workable recharge plan; no product below promises 14 days of runtime.

Printable two-week home checklist

Mark “Have” only when the quantity, condition and location work for your household. Mark “Need” for a gap, then use the printed copy to record quantities and the next action. Choices are not saved or sent; print before leaving.

Print this checklist

People: ____ · Water baseline: ____ gal · Safe water stored: ____ gal · Extra needs: ____ gal
Owner: ____________________ · Checked on: __________ · Next monthly check: __________

Water

14 gallons per person baseline, plus extra household and pet needs

14 gallons per person baseline, plus extra household and pet needs

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Food-grade containers, reachable dispensing and fill or expiration dates

Food-grade containers, reachable dispensing and fill or expiration dates

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Food

Count portions for each person; include ready-to-eat options and check preparation water separately.

14 days of familiar meals, dietary needs and snacks for each person

14 days of familiar meals, dietary needs and snacks for each person

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Manual can opener, safe preparation method and required water

Manual can opener, safe preparation method and required water

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Light, charging and information

Personal lights and shared room light with a 14-day battery or recharge plan

Personal lights and shared room light with a 14-day battery or recharge plan

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Phone cables, charged power banks and a feasible way to recharge them

Phone cables, charged power banks and a feasible way to recharge them

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Working weather radio, local alert settings and spare power

Working weather radio, local alert settings and spare power

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Health

Personal medication and medical-device continuity plan discussed with the care team

Personal medication and medical-device continuity plan discussed with the care team

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

First-aid supplies checked for contents, expiration and user knowledge

First-aid supplies checked for contents, expiration and user knowledge

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Sanitation

14 days of soap, toilet paper and personal hygiene supplies per person

14 days of soap, toilet paper and personal hygiene supplies per person

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Menstrual, diaper and waste supplies; local no-water toilet instructions

Menstrual, diaper and waste supplies; local no-water toilet instructions

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Documents and access

One protected set of current identity, insurance and care information per person

One protected set of current identity, insurance and care information per person

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Household contacts, supply locations and an evacuation plan accessible offline

Household contacts, supply locations and an evacuation plan accessible offline

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Monthly rotation record

Use earlier-dated food, replace what was used and update the gap list

Use earlier-dated food, replace what was used and update the gap list

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

Check water dates, batteries and changes in household needs

Check water dates, batteries and changes in household needs

Have Need

Have: ____ · Need: ____ · Next action / location: ____________________

1. Water: fill the reserve before adding treatment gear

Two seven-gallon containers have a nominal 14-gallon capacity; they count toward one person’s baseline only when filled with safe water. Choose sizes your household can dispense without unsafe lifting. Our emergency water kit checklist covers containers, treatment limits and handling.

Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon Water Container

A rigid seven-gallon container for a planned reserve. Decide where it will stand and how you will dispense water before filling it.

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WaterBrick 3.5-Gallon Stackable Water Storage Containers (6-pack)

Modular containers when smaller units suit your space. Check dispensing accessories separately; the official stacking photo does not show the six-pack contents.

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Add water for heat, pets and individual needs. Account for meal preparation within your plan and add capacity where necessary. CDC advises replacing home-filled water every six months; follow expiration dates on commercial bottles. A filter cannot substitute for water already stored.

2. Food: add 11 days you can prepare and eat

Start with familiar shelf-stable food that fits each person’s dietary needs. Count actual portions across 14 days; a bucket’s serving count or name does not establish coverage. Keep ready-to-eat choices for times when water, heat or cleanup is limited. Use our long-term emergency food storage guide to record preparation needs and rotate supplies.

Mountain House Just In Case 3-Day Emergency Food Supply

An existing packaged-food option to compare with your pantry plan. Its three-day label does not establish two-week coverage; check current contents, portions, dietary fit and preparation directions.

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If a packaged reserve fills a specific gap, compare the two My Patriot Supply destinations below. Confirm current contents, portion sizes, allergens, preparation water, heat and storage directions at the store. The product title and URL do not establish your family’s calorie needs or four weeks of coverage. Not taste-tested.

Skip another food kit when your maintained pantry already covers the plan. Use USDA’s shelf-stable food guidance and each package’s handling directions; do not assign one shelf life to everything.

3. Light and energy: extend the power plan, not the shopping list

Allocate a personal light for moving around and shared light where household tasks happen. These are alternatives by role; you do not need every model. Check battery types, operating modes and label instructions before estimating replacement batteries or charging frequency. The power-outage kit checklist helps you choose tasks and loads before sizing backup power.

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

A hands-free light option for individual tasks. Plan compatible batteries or charging accessories around the exact version you own or order.

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Black Diamond Moji Lantern

A compact shared-light option. Check the exact battery configuration and keep replacement power accessible with the light.

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Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 Lantern & USB Power Hub

An alternative shared lantern when recharge access fits your plan. Treat its USB output as an option to check, not a guarantee of phone coverage for two weeks.

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Inventory charged power banks, compatible cables and the phone use you actually need. Recharging from unavailable wall power is not a plan. Try a normal day of essential use and record the energy consumed; expand the recharge plan for the remaining days. Do not count a radio, lantern or power station battery twice across different jobs.

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2

Optional shared backup for selected loads, after checking energy needs, continuous power, starting surge and a feasible recharge source. It is not a promise of 14-day backup or a medical-device solution.

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Keep manufacturer safety clearances and instructions. Never run a fuel-burning generator or outdoor cooking appliance inside a home or garage.

4. Health and information: keep the plan personal

Write down medications, care contacts and medical-device dependencies for each person. Ask your pharmacist or care team about a lawful, practical continuity plan; refill rules, safe storage and refrigeration can limit what you can keep. Do not change doses or substitute equipment based on a checklist.

My Medic MyFAK Standard First Aid Kit

A shared first-aid organizer to evaluate against supplies and knowledge you already have. Check the exact variant, contents and expiration dates; buying a kit does not provide training.

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Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio

A shared weather-information option. Check local reception, alert setup and backup power before relying on it; the crank is a backup, not an unlimited power source.

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Keep local alerts and an offline contact sheet available. Make a separate plan for anyone needing temperature-controlled medicine, continuous powered care or help leaving home.

5. Sanitation and documents: cover the everyday gaps

• Count personal supplies: Use normal household consumption to plan 14 days of soap, toilet paper, menstrual supplies, diapers and other personal items. Record what you already have.
• Plan for plumbing loss: Add bags, cleaning supplies and a local waste plan. Follow utility or public-health instructions for toilet use and disposal; a bag alone is not a safe sanitation system.
• Protect documents: Keep identity, insurance, prescriptions and care information for each person, plus household contacts accessible offline. Protect sensitive copies and keep them reachable by the person who needs them.
• Fill small gaps: Add a manual can opener and paper inventory if your kit lacks them.

6. Rotate monthly and replace what you use

• Set a check date and owner: Choose one monthly inventory date and one responsible person. This is an organizing habit, not a universal replacement interval.
• Check and replenish: Review quantities and label dates, use earlier-dated food first, replace used supplies and recharge devices according to their instructions.
• Review household changes: Check care needs, household size and storage conditions.
• Record the next action: Write it on the printable list. Keep each water container’s fill or expiration date separate from the monthly check.
• Check after an outage: Take another inventory so the next emergency does not start with an empty container or discharged bank.

Frequently asked questions

Does a two-week home kit replace a go-bag?

Keep evacuation supplies separate and reachable. A home reserve can include heavy containers and shared equipment that would be impractical to carry. Follow official evacuation instructions when they apply.

Do I need a power station for a two-week kit?

Buy one only if it fills a defined load and recharge gap. A larger battery still runs down. Personal lights, charged banks and a realistic recharge plan may cover your chosen tasks without a power station.

Is 14 gallons enough for every person?

It is a baseline at one gallon per day for 14 days. Add for individual needs, pets, heat and your preparation plan. Stored quantity alone does not establish water safety.

Update history

Updated Oct 16, 2026: Added the 72-hour-to-14-day comparison, water-gap calculator, printable have-or-need inventory and monthly rotation routine. Equipment roles use existing catalog records; check the current model, bundle and instructions before purchasing.