A storm can lead to a major power outage, so having a two-week survival kit is wise. Here are contents you should consider including in your kit.

Drinking water (5 gallons/person)
Food (canned/ dried/crackers)
Baby food/ diapers/supplies
Pet food
Manual can opener
Medicines, glasses/ contact lenses
Cooler (with ice)
Grill or camp stove (outdoors only)
Lantern with extra fuel/flashlights
Matches/butane lighters
Extra batteries
Battery-operated radio
Phone numbers of places you can go
Personal IDs
Bank/insurance policy information
Sleeping bags/ pillows/blankets
Books, magazines, cards & games
Plastic trash bags
Cash & credit cards
Cell phone & car keys
Non-electric clock
Fire extinguisher
Toilet paper & towelettes
First Aid kit

Get more tips for successfully weathering a power outage at RedCross.org.