Prepare Emergency Kit
Complete step-by-step checklist to prepare emergency kit covering pack 3-day water supply and pack canned food supplies, and essential action items.
Pack 3-day water supply
Store 1 gallon of water per person per day in kit
Pack canned food supplies
Keep canned soups, beans, energy bars, and opener ready
Pack medicine and first aid
Include prescription meds, bandages, and alcohol wipes
Pack flashlights & power banks
Store flashlights, spare batteries, and phone chargers
Keep emergency kit reachable
Store backpack kit by exit door or closet floor
Pack heavy emergency blankets
Keep foil space blankets or thermal wool throws in kit
Pack backup physical cash
Keep small cash bills in case ATMs are offline
Add multi-tool pocket knife
Pack pliers, screwdriver, and knife combo tool
Pack emergency dust masks
Keep N95 particle masks in kit for smoke safety
Add backup local paper maps
Keep road maps of your city in kit bag
Pack safety matches in tins
Keep matches sealed in waterproof containers
Include hygiene soap packets
Add hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and soap bars in kit
Pack local weather band radio
Include a crank-powered or battery NOAA weather receiver
Pack heavy work glove sets
Include leather utility gloves to clear structural debris safely
Add safety whistle lanyard packs
Keep whistle handy to signal for help if trapped
Verify baby milk formula tins
Add baby food or child care supplies if applicable
Pack spare house duplicate keys
Keep car and home duplicate keys in go-bag slots
Verify kit backpack strap stitching
Confirm bag supports heavy carry load without tearing