Being prepared for an emergency means having the right supplies ready to keep you and your loved ones safe, comfortable, and secure. Below is a breakdown of the essential items for your Home Emergency Prep Kit, Car Emergency Prep Kit, and specialized kits for Infants/Toddlers and Pets.
Emergency Prep Kits
- Water
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Non-Perishable Food Can Opener
- Plastic Utensils
- Warm Clothes and Sturdy Shoes
- Blankets
- Battery Operated Radio
- Cash
- Tools
- Matches
- Prescriptions
- Copies of Personal Documents
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Writing and Activity Items
- Work Gloves
- Local Paper Maps
- Jumper Cables
- Emergency Phone Number
- Formula, disposal bottles
- Additional water
- Diapers/wipes
- Baby cereal/food
- Clothes
- Toys
- Infant medication
- Pedialyte, electrolyte replacement solution
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Additional water: 1 gallon per pet
- Food
- Food/Water Bowl
- Treats
- Toys
- Vaccination and medical records
- Pet Medication
Kit Essentials
Each tab below has a breakdown of the above items that should be included in your preparedness kit. By ensuring these essentials, you’ll be ready for any situation that may arise.
1 gallon per person per day.
- Example: 1 gallon x 1 person x 5 days = 5 gallons.
- Ensure enough for drinking and sanitation.
Key items:
- Antiseptic wipes
- Antibacterial ointment
- Gauze pads
- Bandage adhesive
- Medical adhesive tape
- Pain-relief medication
- Antihistamines (for allergic reactions)
- Splints
- Cold packs
- Disposable gloves
Essentials:
- Flashlight
- Battery-operated radio
- Extra batteries for both
Suggested items:
- Jerky
- Power bars
- Nuts
- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Dried fruit
- Don’t forget a manual can opener for canned goods
Small bills and coins.
- For emergencies when ATMs or electronic payments are unavailable.
Waterproof matches stored in a sealed container.
- For starting fires in emergencies.
Must-have tools:
- Pliers
- Hammer
- Duct tape
- Screwdriver
- Whistle
- Pocketknife
Essential information:
- A list of any prescribed medications
- Dosage instructions and a supply of medication if needed
- Identification (e.g., driver’s license, student ID)
- Passport
- Social Security card
- Birth certificate
- Insurance information
Items to include:
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Baby wipes
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
Important contacts:
- Police department non-emergency number
- Local emergency services (hospital, fire, etc.)
- Insurance company contact information
- Primary doctor and dentist contact
- Any important medical condition or allergies
- Family members' contact information
- Trusted neighbors’ contact information
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