• Food: Two weeks supply; place dry food (pelleted diets, seeds, dried fruits and veggies) in airtight containers (rotate every 3 months)
• Usual treats (rotate every 3 months)
• Water: Two weeks supply of water (store in dark place, rotate every 2 months). Estimate 1-2 quarts per day for drinking, bathing, and cleaning.
• Food & Water Dishes

Restraint and Identification:

• Towels
• Thick leather gloves if your pet is a large bird (in case your bird is injured or very afraid)
• Portable cage with the following information indelibly printed: your name; phone number; address; a description of your bird (distinguishing marks, age, breed, sex, etc.); the name of your bird; leg band or microchip ID, if any; pet insurance policy number; any medical needs; and the address and phone number where you or a contact person can be reached if you are not at home
• Recent photographs with the same information that is on the portable cage printed on the back (keep in a waterproof container, e.g., inside several ziplock bags). Include yourself in some of the photos to help you reclaim your pet, should he become lost.
• Wire, pliers, and duct tape (to repair portable cage)

Care and Comfort

•  Blanket or sheet to cover cage                      
• Toys                
• Hot water bottle
• Flashlight and batteries
• Grooming Supplies
• Spray bottle for misting      

Records and Medications (store in a waterproof container)                                     

• Vaccination certificates        
•  First Aid Kit
• List of phone numbers:   Your veterinarian    List of secondary veterinarians      Pet-friendly" motels
• Boarding facilities for birds (Red Cross shelters do not allow animals) 
• Emergency clinic(s)
• Database centers if your bird has a leg band or microchip
• Animal poison control center(s)
• Animal shelters in your area (in case you get separated from your pet)   
• Pet insurance policy number
•  Copies of proof of ownership papers (registration information, adoption papers, proofs of purchase, and microchip/leg band information to store in the evacuation kit). List each of your animals and their species/breed, age, sex, color, and other distinguishing characteristics.
•  Medical records and/or list of medical needs, if your bird has a medical condition or is on medication
•  Two weeks supply of medication in waterproof container (rotate every two months); have chemical ice packs and a small, insulated cooler if medication needs refrigeration

Sanitation:

• Newspapers for lining the cage
• Paper towels
• Dish Soap
• Disinfectant (e.g., Nolvasan)
• Garbage bags
• Spray bottle for holding disinfectant solution

A large plastic tub or garbage can with a lid can be used to store these disaster preparedness items for your bird. Tape a copy of this list to the inside of the cover for future reference. Include a calendar indicating when certain items should be/were replaced.