...BASICS needed for Survival:

Water: 1 gallon per person/ per day for at least three days should handle drinking & sanitation
Food: At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Radios: Either battery-powered or hand-cranked and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra battaries for both
Flashlight: One that provides adequate light & with extra batteries
First-Aid Kit
Whistle: To signal for help ...(Swim goggles may be used as eye protection against smoke in case of fire)
Dust Mask: To filter contaminated air. Also, plasic sheeting & duct tape to shelter-in-place
Towelettes: Shoud be moist - Also plastic bags and ties for personal sanitation
Wrench/Pliers: To turn off Utilities
Can Opener
Local Maps
Cell Phones: with Charger
Prescription Medications

Beyond the basics:
Baby formula, diapers, pet food and extra water, important family documents, Cash or traveler's checks, emergency reference material, sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person, change of clothing (consider cold weather), chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper, fire extinguisher, matches, feminine supplies, mess kits, paper & plastic eating utensils, paper, and pencil, books, puzzles, games, etc.