For emergencies it is important to prepare!
There are items whose presence can make it easier for the resident until the arrival of the rescue forces or the end of the state of emergency:


Recommended equipment list:
Candles
Drinking water bottles
Cans (baby food)
Emergency lighting and backup batteries
First aid kit stocked with medications that are in regular use
Basic tools
Battery based radio
It is important to pack the "emergency kit" in a bag that will be comfortable to carry and to place it in as accessible a place as possible!