Emergency backpack. A list specifically tailored to your needs
A list specifically tailored to your needs in case staying in your home is not in your best interest (or not possible).
As for food, dehydrated and freeze-dried foods are the most important items available, and a portable water filter is essential.
A secure shelter and a wide range of survival tools designed to meet your basic needs away from home round out the list, all of which can be carried in a backpack, duffel bag, or even a suitcase, ready for use in an emergency.
Of course, if you have an emergency transport vehicle (especially an off-road vehicle), the problem of the weight and bulk of a single backpack becomes less important.
