Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.

Other items in the kit include medications, clothing ... visit Disaster Kit and the Emergency Supply Kit Checklist. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.

Water, food and clean air are important things to have if an emergency happens. Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula.