In a disaster or during a health emergency such as a flu pandemic, be prepared by assembling a survival kit to keep you going. The Mayo clinic recommends the following:
You should have supplies to last everyone in your household — including pets — at least two weeks.

SURVIVAL KIT CHECKLIST

• Water
  Plan on 1 gallon per person per day, for drinking and for sanitation.v

• Food
  Select foods that require no refrigeration, have a long shelf life, and require little or no water to prepare. This may include ready-to-eat canned goods, protein bars, dried fruit and crackers.
  Paper plates and cups, plastic utensils
• Hygiene and sanitation
  N95 respiratory masks or comparable make
  Moist towelettes
  Alcohol-based, waterless hand sanitizer
  Toothpaste and toothbrush 
  Tissues, toilet paper and paper towels 
  Garbage bags, heavy duty, and ties
• Prescribed medications
  Store at least a one-month supply.
• First-aid kit
  First-aid book
  Rubber gloves 
  Cleansing agent (soap or towelettes)
  Antibiotic ointment and burn ointment
  Cold packs 
  Adhesive bandages, cotton balls and swabs
  Sterile dressing, tape and elastic wrap
  Thermometer
  Tweezers, sharp scissors, spoon
  Eyewash solution
  Medication for fever and pain relief, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
  Anti-diarrheal medication
  Antihistamines
• Tools 
  Manual can opener
  Eating utensils
  Flashlight
  Light sticks
  Radio, battery powered
  Batteries
  Matches, in waterproof container
  Duct tape
  Knife
  Wrench or pliers
• Additional items
  Cash and coins
  Special needs such as inhalers, contact lenses, extra eyeglasses and hearing aid batteries
  Copies of credit cards, bank numbers, important documents, medical prescriptions, driver’s licenses and passports
  Keys, extra sets
  Feminine hygiene supplies
  Infant supplies
  Recreational materials
  Food and supplies for pets
  Writing supplies
• Items for evacuation
  Blankets or sleeping bags
  Change of clothing and footwear
  Bathing supplies
  Raincoat
  Local maps