hi all I am new to this forum but lurking for several months .I starting getting back into preparedness psychology after Katrina Realizing that our gov. responses will be a little slow that I better get a kit together . but I am a little confused by all the different lists on the web . All the lists seem to not my requirements for most. I live in the mid-Atlantic in small city(pop65k) so my concerns are hurricanes and terrorist attacks. so this what my kit has in it so far, any help Will be thankful for .
signaling group

2 candles
1 mini-mag w/ extra batteries

Emergency devices
1 cheap knife (fixed blade)
2 folding knives
1 crank am/fm weather radio
2 bic lighters
2 packs of matches

tools
1 small hammer
1 Gerber sport axe
1 Stanley como saw
2 screwdrivers (flat and Phillips)
1 small adjustable wrench
1 utility knife(extra blades)
1 folding shovel
1 small wire cutters
1 20' rope
1 50' para-cord
1 slingshot with 1/4 pellets
1 snare wire
shelter and protection group
1 9x12 tarp
2 pair leather gloves
2 bandannas
1 wool hat
water and food group
1 5 gallon collapsible jug
2 20oz nalgene bottles
1 disinfectant tabs
1 small bottle of bleach
1 coffee can
6 granola bars
4 packs of instant oatmeal
1 metal spoon
1 can opener
1 foil
1 zip lock bags
medical group
1 large first aid kit
2 compress bandage