http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/

This website lists several items that should be included in a basic emergency kit. The recommended items include water (one-gallon per person per day), food that is non-perishable, battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, dust mask, moist towelettes, garbage bags, plastic ties, wrench or pliers, can opener, local maps, and a cell phone with a charger. Some additional items to consider include prescription medications, glasses, infant formula, diapers, cash, traveler's checks, blankets, extra clothing, fire extinguisher, matches, books, games, and many other items. I felt this was a pretty good list; however, I would add some sort of bright colored flag, snow shovel, tin can to melt water, candles, and some other items if stuck in a South Dakota blizzard. Overall, there are numerous items that could be placed in a disaster preparedness kit; it just sort of depends on where you live and if you have pets/infants/older people that you travel with as to how many additional items you need to include in the kit.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm

This website is from the U.S. Fire Administration and discusses all sorts of cooking fires and preventative measures. The website briefly discusses how and when to fight cooking fires. The website touches on using a lid to cover a grease fire to smother the flames, turn off the burner, not to move the pan, and to leave the lid on until the fire is completely out. The website also discusses fires in ovens and microwaves and how to handle these kinds of fires. Basically, you should leave the oven door or microwave door closed to prevent flames from burning you or your clothing. In the instance of any fire, you should always dial 9-1-1 right away in case the fire does get out of control. Overall, this website offered some good information regarding cooking fire safety and some ways to avoid fires.