Pharmacies, Medication and General Health
Your drugstore keeps its records on computers, as do most businesses and many doctors, and they may be subject to power or even computer problems.  If you take medication regularly, ask your doctor to write an additional prescription so you have an extra supply on hand.  Pharmacies may have problems or delays in filling prescriptions during emergencies.

Keep a family medical inventory.  List all medications that all family members use, and supplies used with them, such as needles, alcohol swabs, etc.  List all medical conditions, allergies, etc. for all family members.  Include devices used at home or at a medical facility (e.g. dialysis machine, wheelchairs).  List last dates of all immunizations such as tetanus.

Discuss these lists with your doctor to be sure they are complete.  Ask how to handle chronic medical conditions in an emergency and what you can do if needed mechanical or electric equipment doesn’t work properly or fails.  Keep medical and dental checkups up to date, and keep a reasonable supply of needed medications on hand, stored in a child-proof way.  Maintaining good health is the first line of defense against any unexpected emergencies.

Banks/Financial Records
Keep hardcopies of all bank statements, Social Security earnings profiles, mortgage, car, utility and rent payments, IRA's, etc.  Keep canceled checks or carbons, income statements and tax records.  Computer disruptions in banks or businesses could make these hardcopies an important backup.

Transportation
Keep your automobile gas tank more than half full and oil at the proper level.  Gas stations could experience a variety of electrical problems or delays in fuel delivery. Storing gasoline at home can be extremely expensive and hazardous and is not recommended.